QUIZ: The Skeletal System

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

• skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

Answer explanation

Select all the parts of the skeletal system:

• ventricle

• femur

• pituitary gland

• humerus

Answer explanation

The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system, and the ventricle is part of the circulatory system.

What is the scientific name of the bone labeled 'X' in the diagram?

• femur

• humerus

• phalanges

• carpals

Answer explanation

The femur is the thigh bone, found in the leg. The phalanges can be either the fingers or toes. The carpals are the bones found in the wrist.

What is the scientific name of the bone labeled 'X' in the diagram?

• femur

• humerus

• phalanges

• carpals

Answer explanation

The humerus is the bone found in the upper arm. The phalanges can be either the fingers or toes. The carpals are the bones found in the wrist.

Using the diagram, which letter is pointing to the patella?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

A is pointing to the skull, C is pointing to the phalanges (or toes) and D is pointing to the fibula.

Using the diagram, which letter is pointing to the skull?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

B is pointing to the patella, C is pointing to the phalanges (or toes) and D is pointing to the fibula.

Which diagram shows the skeletal system?

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Answer explanation

Bones are part of the skeletal system.

The photograph shows a human body system. What is the function of this body system?

• transport nutrients throughout the body

• protect the body and provide structure

• excrete wastes from the body

• digest food for the body to use

Answer explanation

It also helps the body move.

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Which bone protects the brain?

• Spine

• Skull

• Pelvis

• Ribs

Answer explanation

The wrist is called the

• Tarsal

• Metacarpal

• Carpal

• Metatarsal