Skeletal System Quiz

What is the basic unit of structure in the skeletal system?

• tendon

• muscle

• bone

• ligament

Which type of skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage?

• axial skeleton

• exoskeleton

• endoskeleton

• appendicular skeleton

Which type of skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that connect them to the axial skeleton?

• skeletal system

• vertebral skeleton

• axial skeleton

• appendicular skeleton

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

• Facilitating movement of the body.

• Regulating body temperature.

• Producing blood cells.

• Support and protection for organs

What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?

• Protect vital organs.

• Regulate body temperature.

• Support and facilitate movement of the limbs

• Store minerals and fats.

Which bone protects the brain?

• rib

• vertebra

• skull

• femur

Which bone is responsible for supporting the body's weight when standing?

• radius

• femur

• tibia

• ulna

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

• clavicle

• femur

• scapula

• humerus

Which type of tissue connects bone to bone?

• tendons

• ligaments

• skeletal mucscles

• smooth muscles

What is the name of bone number 6?

• humerus

• femur

• patella

• mandible