Skeletal System Quiz

About how many bones for an adult human have?

• 300

• 150

• 105

• 206

Which function of the skeletal system keeps your organs safe from harm?

• Support

• Protection

• Movement

• Production of materials

True or false: Your skeleton gives your body its shape.

• True

• False

Which bone protects your brain?

What is the scientific name for the skull?

• Cranium

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Humerus

What is the biggest, strongest, and longest bone in the body?

• Ribs

• Spine

• Femur

• Humerus

Which bone protects your heart and lungs?

The place where two or more bones meet is called?

• Joints

• Tissue

• Cartilage

• Nerves

What is the scientific name for the collarbone?

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Humerus

• Ulna

A break in the bone is also known as a

• Dislocation

• Bruise

• Fracture

• Sprain