Skeletal System

What bone is highlighted?

• Skull (Cranium)

• Mandible

• Femur

• Scapula

The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?

• 216
• 371
• 206
• 199

The _________________ gives the body its shape and supports and protects the internal organs.

• nervous system

• skeletal system

• muscular system

• body system

What is the largest and strongest bone in the body?

• skull

• vertebrae

• femur

• ribs

What are the functions of the skeleton?

• A) protection
• b) Body shape 
• C) movement
• D) A,b and c

The ribs protect your...

• heart
• lungs
• liver
• all of the above

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

• skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?

• Gives shape and support to the body.

• Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.

• Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body

True or False:

Babies have more bones than adults.

• True

• False

The skull protects which organ?

• heart

• lungs

• brain

• stomach