1. The Skeletal and Muscular System
Chapter 3
Lesson 2
Mr. Martin

2. Bones for Support, Muscles for Movement
Skeletal system is a framework of bones and other tissues that supports the body.
It is made up of 206 bones.
The skeletal system gives your body structure and helps protect internal organs.

3. Bones for Support, Muscles for Movement
The muscular system consists of tissues that move parts of the body and operate internal organs.
The human body has over 600 muscles.
Your muscles supply power to move your body.

4. The Skeletal System Joints are where two or more bones meet.
Cartilage allows joints to move easily, cushion bones, and supports soft tissues, such as those in your nose and ear.
Ligaments hold bones in place at the joints.
Tendons join muscle to muscle or muscle to bone.
The Muscular System

5. Caring for Your Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Keep your skeletal system healthy by:
Exercise
Eat nutritious foods
Practice good posture
Lift objects carefully
Treat injuries quickly

6. Your skeletal system is made up of 306 bones.
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False

7. The muscular system has more than 600 muscles.
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False

8. The place where two or more bones meet is called a socket.
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False

9. Cartilage allows cushioning for bones and allows joints to move easily?
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False

10. Ligaments join muscle to bone?
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False

11. Tendons join muscle to muscle?
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False

12. Tendons join muscle to bone.
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False

13. Cardiac muscle is found in the heart.
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False