Rallabella International School

Ln-4: The Skeletal and Muscular System

I. Mind Map:
a. Skeletal System

Bones Joints Parts

b. Muscular System

Voluntary Involuntary Cardiac

II. Hard words:

1. ske/le/tal 6. fo/re/lim/bs
2. mu/scu/lar 7. vo/lun/tary
3. mo/ve/men/t 8. in/vo/lun/tary
4. ster/num 9. car/diac
5. car/ti/la/ge 10. liga/men/ts

III. Answer the following questions:

Q1. List the functions of the skeleton.
Ans: The main functions of the skeletal system are:
(i)It supports the body.
(ii) It gives shape to the body.
(iii) It protects the internal organs of the body.
(iv) It helps the body in movement.

Q2. Define movable joints and list their different types.

Ans: (i) Joints that allow easy movements are called movable joints.
(ii) Ball and socket joint, hinge joint, gliding joint and pivot joint are
different types of movable joints.

Q3. Differentiate between tendons and ligaments.

Ans:
Tendons Ligaments
Tendons join muscle Ligaments join bone
to bone. to bone.
Q4. How can you make your bones strong?
Ans: (i) We can make our bones strong by eating food items rich in vitamins
and minerals especially calcium.
(ii) Good sources of calcium include dairy products, almonds, broccoli
and green leafy vegetables.
(iii) We should expose ourselves to sunlight, which helps make the
essential vitamin D.

Q5. Write the location and function of the cardiac muscles.

Ans: (i) The cardiac muscles are located in our heart.
(ii) They help the heart contact and relax tirelessly and send blood to all
parts of the body.

Q6. Compare and contrast between involuntary and voluntary muscles.

Ans:
Involuntary Muscles Voluntary Muscles
Muscles that are not Muscles that are under
under our control are our control are called
called involuntary voluntary muscles.
muscles.
IV. HOTS:
Q1. A caterpillar cannot stand erect like us. Justify the statement.
Ans: A caterpillar does not have a backbone like us. So, it cannot stand erect.

Q2. What would have happened if the muscles of the heart were voluntary in
function?
Ans: (i) If cardiac muscles were under voluntary control, then they would
stop working at a person’s will.
(ii) The heart needs to work continuously without stopping for a person
to survive.
(iii) Hence, cardiac muscles should be involuntary.

V. Give one-word answer:

1. The soft spongy tissue present inside the long bones. Bone Marrow
2. The firm, elastic and flexible tissue. Cartilage
3. A crack or break in the bones. Fracture
4. The long bone at the centre in the front of the chest. Sternum
5. The place where two bones meet and are held together. Joint