Parts and function of the skeletal system

Parts and function of the skeletal system

by Ms. Hypolite

​Learning objectives

​Students should be able to:

1. ​Identify the two major divisions of the skeleton

2. ​List the main bones of the skeleton

Functions of the skeletal system ​

Axial and appendicular skeleton ​

​What are the TWO main parts of the skeleton?

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Multiple Choice

How many bones in the human body?

• 550

• 206

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of the skeletal system? Check all that apply.

• Movement

• Production of blood cells

• Support

• Storage of minerals

• Protection of organs

Multiple Choice

The human skeleton can be subdivided into two parts, what part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column and rib cage?

• appendicular
• axial

Multiple Choice

What type of bone is the scapula?

• long bone
• short bone
• flat bone
• sesamoid bone

Multiple Choice

What type of bone is the femur?

• Long bone
• Short bone
• Flat bone
• Irregular bone

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an irregular bone?

• humerus
• tibia
• temporal
• vertebrae

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the collar bone?

• Clavicle
• Scapular
• Sternum
• Xiphoid

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the long bone in the top part of the leg?

• Patella
• Femur
• Fibula
• Tibia

Multiple Choice

Name the bone located at number  8.

• Humerus
• Radius
• Fibula
• Tibia

Multiple Choice

Name the bone located at number 12.

• Patella
• Clavicle
• Sternum
• Scapula

Multiple Choice

Name the bone located at number 16.

• Clavicle
• Humerus
• Radius
• Ulna

Multiple Choice

Name the bone located at number 14.

• Femur
• Fibula
• Tibia
• Radius

Multiple Choice

Name the bone located at number 3.

• Scapula
• Humerus
• Sternum
• Clavicle

Multiple Choice

The ______________ is made up of arms, wrists, hands, fingers, legs, ankles, feet, and toes.

• Axial
• Appendicular

Multiple Choice

The site of bone growth on a long bone is called

• Epiphyseal plate
• diaphysis
• periosteum
• meduary cavity

Multiple Choice

The shaft of the long bone. 

• epphysis
• diaphysis
• epiphyseal line
• growth plate

Multiple Choice

Bones are considered alive.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Another name for your skull bone is

• Jaw

• Cranium

Multiple Choice

The longest bone is called the

• Mandible

• Femur

Multiple Choice

Your thigh bone is connected to your

• hip bone

• leg bone

Multiple Choice

Your feet and hands contain more than half of the amount of bones in your body!

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the bone connected to your hip bone and neck bone called?

• head bone

• backbone

Multiple Choice

The smallest bone is

• your little finger

• inside your ear

Bone Fun Facts!

• Teeth are NOT bones

• The most commonly broken bone in kids is the collar bone

• Your bones will stop growing in length but will keep changing in density

• The smallest bone is in your ear