Skeletal and Muscular Systems Quiz

The clavicle is commonly known as the collarbone.

The main function of the muscular system is to produce movement.

Skeletal muscle is a voluntary muscle.

Vitamin D is essential for bone health and helps prevent rickets.

The medical term for the thigh bone is the femur.

The diaphragm is the muscle responsible for breathing.

Red bone marrow in the skeletal system is responsible for producing blood cells.

Tendons in the muscular system connect muscles to bones.

Synovial fluid in joints facilitates movement and reduces friction.

The sternum is part of the axial skeleton.

The ball-and-socket joint allows for the greatest range of motion.

The medical term for a muscle strain is tendonitis.

The sarcomere's purpose in muscle contraction is to contract and relax muscles.

The periosteum in the skeletal system provides blood supply to bones.

Intervertebral discs in the vertebral column absorb shock and provide flexibility.