Skeletal System Quiz

All the bones in the human body are called the ___________.

• ligaments

• Skeleton

• Cartilage

• Bones

Bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments make up the _______________.

• Skeletal System

• Organs

• Skeleton

• Human Body

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal System

• Gives the body shape

• Maintains posture

• Protects the organs

• Allows movement

What is produced inside bones?

• blood cells

• cartilage

• tendons

• muscles

What are bones like on the outside?

• soft and spongy

• heavy and solid

• thin and brittle

• thick and strong

What are bones like on the inside

• soft and spongy

• thick and strong

• thin and brittle

• heavy and rough

When do humans have the most bones in their bodies?

• as babies

• age 50

• age 5

• age 25

What happens when babies' bones fuse together?

• split into two

• create cartilage

• break apart

• join together

How many bones make up the adult human skeleton?

• 313

• 400

• 279

• 206

What is a fracture?

• large bone

• broken bone

• bone made of cartilage

• piece of bone