Musculoskeletal System Worksheet
Anatomy and function of the human musculoskeletal system for Grade 8 science students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?
Support and structure
Movement
Production of hormones
Protection of internal organs
2. Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
All of the above
3. The place where two or more bones meet is called a .
4. connect muscles to bones.
5. The toughest and most flexible connective tissue found in joints is .
6. Briefly explain the difference between ligaments and tendons.
7. Bones are living tissues and can repair themselves.
True
False
8. The heart is an example of a skeletal muscle.
True
False
9. Label the following parts of the human skeleton:
A: B: C: D:
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