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The skeleton, muscles, bones and brain all make up the human locomotor system. Test your knowledge about how the human body moves with our quick health quiz.

1. The human body contains how many bones?
A. 102.
B. 206.
C. 408.

2. Which is the largest joint of the human body?
A. Hip joint.
B. Jaw joint.
C. Shoulder joint.

3. Which muscles are known as 'voluntary muscles'?
A. Skeletal muscle.
B. Muscles of the digestive system.
C. Slung over one shoulder, alternating shoulders to prevent fatigue.

4. What is the neuromuscular system?
A. The specialised nerve cells within each muscle that trigger contractions.
B. The combination of the nervous system and muscles working together to allow movement.
C. The particular neurones of the brain that trigger the message to move the muscles.

5. The brain calculates the position and motion of the body using information from which body parts?
A. Eyes, bones and digestive organs.
B. Eyes, pelvis and ears.
C. Eyes, ears, and muscles and joints.

6. What are ligaments?
A. Connective tissue that wraps around each joint to offer support.
B. Connective tissue that anchors muscle to bone.
C. The medical name for muscle fibres.

7. What are tendons?
A. Another name for the smaller skeletal muscles.
B. Connective tissue that anchors muscle to bone.
C. The tough, fibrous discs found between joints.

8. What are bursae?
A. The discoloured, swollen lumps on the skin that follow a knock or hard blow.
B. Glands inside each joint that help to lubricate the bones during movement.
C. Small sacs that help reduce friction as tendons move over bones.

Your score is:

Score 0 to 2:
You don't know a lot about the locomotor system. You might like to look up some further information on this topic.

Score 3 to 5:
You have a general idea, but the locomotor system is still a bit of a mystery to you.

Score 6 to 8:
Congratulations, you know where you're going and how you get there!

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Motor neurone disease explained.
Neuromuscular system.
Osteoarthritis.

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