Skeleton System

Front

How many bones are in an adult human's body?

Back

206

Front

What is the name of the bone commonly referred to as the cheekbone?

Back

Zygomatic

Front

What is the name of the bone located at the back of the skull?

Back

Occipital bone

Front

What is the term for the upper part of the skull that encases the brain?

Back

Cranium

Front

What suture separates the temporal bone from the parietal bone?

Back

Squamous suture

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide structure, support, and protection to the body, as well as facilitate movement.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?

Back

Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

Front

What bones make up the axial skeleton?

Back

Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Front

What is the largest bone in the human body?

Back

Femur.

Front

What is the term for the soft spots on a baby's skull?

Back

Fontanelles.