The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Introduction:
To be able to run a block the _________________ and _____________ systems must work together. There are __________ bones in the adult body.

Skeletal System:
Supports the body and is often referred to as the bodys framework. Another function of the skeletal system is movement.
o ________________ connects muscle to bone o ________________ connects bone to bone

The skeletal systems also protects the body:

o The ________________ protects the heart and lungs.

o The___________ ____________, also known as the backbone protects the spinal column.
o The ________________ protects the brain.

Blood Manufacturer o A blood cell lives between ___________ and _________ days.
o Red blood cells are made in the _______________ of bones.

Bones are the strongest materials in the body. _____________ is a flexible material found in the nose, ear, and between joints. Joints allow bones to move. o There are four types of joints: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

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Muscular System:

Muscles can be classified into two main groups: Voluntary and Involuntary.
o __________________ muscles can not be controlled, they contract

and relax all on their own.

o __________________ muscles are controlled by thought

There are three types of muscle tissue found in the human body: o Skeletal Muscle o Cardiac Muscle o Smooth Muscle

When a muscle ___________________ the muscle shortens. When a muscle ___________________ the muscle lengthens.

Injuries:
A fracture is a break in the bone. There are two main types of fractures:
o _________________ - this fracture does not break through the

muscle or skin.
o _________________ - this fracture does break through the muscle

or skin.
o When there is a fracture of a bone, it can repairs itself.

A sprain occurs when a ligament or muscle is stretched too far or torn.

A cramp is a sudden, strong contraction of a ____________________.

Care:
Proper diet and exercise is important to muscles and bones. Diet: o Meat provides the body with ________________. o Milk or dairy products provide the body with _______________.

o Breads and cereals provide the body with ________________.

Video Quiz:

Rest prevents muscles from being over used. 1. An adult has how many bones in their skeletal system? a. 100 c. 206 b. 300 d. 210 2. Some animals have skeletons on the outside of their bodies. This kind of skeleton is called an a. Exoskeleton c. Endoskeleton b. Internal skeleton 3. Connective tissue can connect muscle to bones. These connective tissues are called a. Ligaments c. Exoskeletons b. Tendons d. Cartilage 4. Bones are attached to one another with a tissue called _________. a. Ligaments c. Exoskeletons b. Tendons d. Cartilage 5. A soft tissue found inside some of the bones of our skeletal system is where new blood cells are made. The name of this tissue is ______. a. Marrow c. Cartilage b. Tendon d. Ligament 6. The elbow is an example of which kind of joint? a. Ball and Socket c. Pivot b. Hinge d. Fixed 7. The shoulder and upper arm are an example of which kind of joint? a. Ball and Socket c. Pivot b. Hinge d. Fixed 8. The bones of the skull are an example of which kind of joint? a. Ball and Socket c. Pivot b. Hinge d. Fixed 9. Name the three kinds of muscle tissue found in the human body: a. __________________________________________ b. __________________________________________ c. __________________________________________

10. How are involuntary and voluntary muscles different from each other?