Biology: Skeletal System

Which of the following is NOT a bone area associated with the axial skeleton?

• pelvis

• the skull

• rib cage

• vertebral column

What are functions of the skeletal system? Check all that apply.

• Movement

• Protection

• Sleep

• Support

Which vital organ does your skull protect?

• Brain

• Stomach

• Heart

• Lungs

Your _______ protects your heart and lungs.

• skull

• shoulder

• knee

• rib cage

Why is it important to eat foods with a lot of calcium?

• Calcium strengthens your bones.

• Calcium helps you sleep.

• Calcium makes you smarter.

• Calcium supports heart health.

Babies have ____ bones than adults do.

• more

• fewer

True or false: When a bone breaks, it will stay broken forever.

• True

• False

________ allow your bones to bend.

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Joints

• Veins

True or false: Your bones work with your muscles to help you move.

• True

• False

Ball and socket joints are found in your _____ and _____.

• skull, jaw

• hips, shoulders

• hands, feet

• elbows, knees