Skeletal System (Structure and Function)

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion, absorption, and elimination

• Transportation of oxygen and nutrients

• Support, protection, and movement

• Production of hormones and enzymes

How many bones are there in the human body?

• 1000

• 206

• 100

• 500

What are the two main types of bones in the skeletal system?

• compact bone and spongy bone

• dense bone and porous bone

• strong bone and weak bone

• hard bone and soft bone

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• skull

• femur

• rib

• vertebra

What is the purpose of the bone marrow?

• To produce hormones.

• To aid in digestion.

• To store excess calcium in the body.

• To produce blood cells.

Where is the smallest bone in the body located?

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The longest bone in the body is located where?

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Babies are born with approximately how many bones?

• 107

• 300

• 345

• 206

Which bone is highlighted?

• Skull (Cranium)

• Mandible

• Femur

• Scapula

Which bone is highlighted?

• Ribs

• Cranium

• Clavicle

• Femur