Skeleton and Muscles

What is human anatomy?

The study of the human body — how it works, what its parts are, and what keeps it functioning.

What is the skeletal system made of?

Bones, made of hard inflexible phosphate, and cartilage, made of spongy flexible collagen.

What is cartilage made of?

Collagen, which is spongy and flexible.

What are the three functions of the skeletal system?

Support, protection of muscles and organs, and locomotion.

Where is blood created?

Inside bone marrow.

What does the muscular system do?

Works with the skeletal system to make motion possible.

What are the three types of muscle?

Cardiac, skeletal and smooth.

What is cardiac muscle?

The muscle the heart is made of, regulating the heart's contraction and relaxation.

What is skeletal muscle?

Muscle connected to bone that enables motion.

What is smooth muscle?

Muscle that lines organs and aids digestion.

Which muscle type lines the organs?

Smooth muscle.

Which muscle type is attached to bone?

Skeletal muscle.