Skeletal, Circulatory, and Respiratory Systems

Skeletal System: What part of the skeletal system protects the brain?

• spine

• ribs

• sternum

• skull

Skeletal System:What part of the skeletal system protects the heart and lungs?

• thorax

• skull

• spine

• muscles

Skeletal System: Bones store materials such as fat, _____________ and other minerals for later use.

• heart

• calcium

• lungs

• iron

Skeletal System: Larger bones of the skeletal system contain bone ___________.

• oxygen

• heart

• skull

• marrow

Skeletal System: The skeletal system provides a ______________ and attachment point for muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin and organs.

• framework

• leg

• skull

• marrow

Skeletal System: What bone in the legs bears the weight of the upper body?

• tibia

• humerus

• femur

• spine

Skeletal System: The spinal column makes the body straight and supports the _______.

• heart

• thorax

• marrow

• head

Skeletal System: The skeletal system provides a framework for __________ to attach.

• lungs

• muscles

• femur

• weight

Skeletal System: What type of joint at the knee enables it to move back and forth?

• hinge

• ball and socket

• screw

• lever

Skeletal System: What type of joint does the hip have?

• lever

• hinge

• ball and socket

• none of the above