Skeletal System

The bones at the end of our fingers and toes are known as _______________.

• Tarsals

• The phalanges

The scientific name for the skull is the _____________.

• Cranium

• Zygomatic process

A function of the skeletal system is to protect vital organs.

• True

• False

The patella is commonly known as your knee cap.

• True

• False

Babies have more bones than adults.

• True

• False

Examples of a hinge joint are the elbow and knee.

• True

• False

The shoulder and hip are ball and socket joints.

• True

• False

The vertebra is a gliding joint.

• True

• False

Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?

• skeletal

• muscular

• respiratory

• nervous

Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

• skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system