Human Skeleton Overview

Front

What is the skeleton made of?

Back

The skeleton is made of both bones and cartilage.

Front

Are bones living or non-living?

Back

Bones are living organs.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

Back

There are 206 bones in the adult human skeleton.

Front

List the functions of bones.

Back

Support, Protection, Anchorage, Mineral storage, Blood cell formation, Fat storage, Hormone production.

Front

Give an example of irregular bones.

Back

Vertebrae.

Front

Give an example of long bones.

Back

Femur, finger bones.

Front

Give an example of flat bones.

Back

Sternum, ribs.

Front

Give an example of short bones.

Back

Wrist and ankle bones.

Front

What are sesamoid bones and give an example.

Back

Sesamoid bones form within a tendon; example: patellae.

Front

What does the skull protect?

Back

The skull protects the brain.