Skeleton, joints and their functions

How many bones are in the human body?

• 209

• 206

• 207

• 208

How many types of bones are there?

• 10

• 3

• 4

• 6

The humerus articulates at the shoulder joint and the elbow joint.

Which bones articulate at the knee joint?

• Tibia, patella, femur

• Tibia, fibula, patella

• Tibia, fibula, femur

• Tibia, fibula, femur, patella

What is the scientific term for the collarbone?

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Radius

• Ulna

Which of the bones in the hand is classified as a 'short bone'?

• Phalanges

• Metacarpals

• Carpals

• Wrist

The vertebrae are classified as...

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

What are the four functions of the skeleton?

Fixed or immovable joints are also known as...

• cartilaginous joints

• fibrous joints

• synovial joints

A joint is...