GCSE PE The Skeleton 1

The appendicular skeleton is composed of ___ bones.

• 120

• 206

• 150

• 126

Each shoulder girdle, or pectoral girdle consists of two bones, a clavicle and a ___.

• tibia

• scapula

• sternum

• carpal

The clavicle attaches to the ___ medially.

• tibia

• scapula

• sternum

• carpal

Two bones, the ___ and the ulna, form the skeleton of the forearm.

• radius

• tibia

• fibula

• femur

The skeleton of the hand consists of the ___, the metacarpals, and the phalanges.

• tarsals

• metatarsals

• carpals

• fibula

Where are blood cells made?

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Bone Marrow

• Feet

Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs?

• Femur

• Ribs

• Pelvis

• Humerus

What mineral makes bone strong?

• Oxygen

• Iron

• Calcium

• Magnesium

What two bones make up the skull?

• Radius and ulna

• Femur and pelvis

• Ribs and spine

• Cranium and mandible

What is the scientific name for the 'funny bone'?

• Humerus

• Femur

• Clavicle

• Patella