KS3 The Skeleton

Which of these is not a function of the skeleton?

• Support

• Protection

• Energy storage

• Movement

What mineral makes bone strong?

• Oxygen

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium

Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs?

• The skull

• The rib cage

• The vertebral column

• The femur

The scientific name for skull is______________.

• Cranium

• Clavicle

• Mandible

• Pelvis

What bone is this?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Fibula

True or False.
Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow found in long bones.

• True
• False

What bone is highlighted?

• Scapula

• Humerus

• Clavicle

• Cartilage

How many bones are in an adult human's body?

• 206

• 168

• 542

• 337

The spine is made up of 26 _____________________.

• Vertebrae

• Ribs

• Muscles

• Nerves

This soft material is found inside bones and is where red blood cells are made.

• Marrow

• Enamel

• Muscle

• Cartilage