Musculoskeletal System Worksheet
A Grade 9 science worksheet covering the major components and functions of the human musculoskeletal system.
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Musculoskeletal System Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image for reference where indicated.
1. Identify the following bones on the human skeleton diagram:
a. Femur:
b. Rib Cage:
c. Skull:
d. Ulna:
2. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?
Support
Movement
Digestion
Protection
3. What type of joint allows for the widest range of motion, such as in the shoulder and hip?
Hinge joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
4. Tendons connect to .
5. The human skeleton is divided into two main parts: the axial skeleton and the skeleton.
6. Bones are static structures and do not undergo continuous remodeling.
True
False
7. Cartilage reduces friction between bones at joints.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the difference between a ligament and a tendon.
9. Describe two ways the musculoskeletal system contributes to maintaining homeostasis in the human body.