Nervous & Musculoskeletal System

Learn about the nervous & musculoskeletal systems! Worksheet for 7th grade.

Matching Match the word with the correct definition. brain controls and coordinates the activities of the body spinal cord a bundle of nerves that goes down the center of the back peripheral nerves the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord and connect to the body nervous system the job of this system is to receive stimuli from inside and outside the body. cerebrum the largest part of the brain and controls thoughts Fill in the blank #1 Nervous SystemThe main function of the nervous system are to receive stimuli from inside and outside the body, to interpret stimuli, and initiate responses for survival.Musculoskeletal SystemThe main function of the musculoskeletal system is to provide movement and support for the body, to protect internal organs, and to provide attachment sites for the muscles. Brain Label Use the last slide to label the 3 main parts of the brain. Matching part 2 Match the words to the correct definitions. musculoskeletal system its job is to provide movement and support for the body muscles soft tissues that has the ability to relax and contract for movement cardiac muscles muscles that form the heart smooth muscles involuntary muscles that control many types of movement (digestion) skeletal muscles voluntary muscles attached to bones and provides the force needed to move. Sorting Sort the organs into the correct body system. Nervous System Brain Cerebrum Cerebellum Brain stem Spinal cord Peripheral nerves Nerves Neurons Musculoskeletal System Muscles Cardiac muscles Smooth muscles Skeletal muscles Bones Joints Ligaments Tendons Matching part 3 Match the words to the correct definitions. bones provide shape and support for the body joints where 2 or more bones meet` ligaments soft tissue that attach bones at the joints tendons soft tissue that attaches muscles to bones cerebellum small lobe at the back of the brain that helps with balance & coordination brain stem Located at the base of the brain and controls vital and involuntary processes Fill in the Blank #2 Even though each system in the human body performs its own function, the different systems work together and depend on one another for the body to function successfully.All body systems are dependent upon the circulatory system to help remove wastes from the body. The circulatory system works with the excretory system to help remove wastes from the body.The respiratory system works with the circulatory system to make sure that oxygen (O2) reaches the bloodstream and carbon dioxide (CO2) is removed from the bloodstream.The digestive system works with the circulatory system to make sure that nutrients made available by digestion (for example glucose) get to the cells of the body. Leg Label Use the last slide to label the parts of the leg.