Skeletal System Quiz

The two main divisions of skeleton are

• axial and appendicular skeleton

• central and peripheral nervous

• pectoral and pelvic girdle

• long and short bone

The two ends of the long bone is called

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• spongy bones

• articular cartilage

The membrane that covers the entire bone is called

• endosteum

• endomysium

• periosteum

• perimysium

The shaft or the central part of a long bone is called

• epihysis

• diaphysis

• perosteum

• articular cartilage

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• production of red blood cells

• store calcium

• digest food

• movement, protection, and support

Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

• number 7

• number 8

• number 9

• number 10

What is the name of bone number 6?

• humerus

• femur

• patella

• mandible

Bones can make blood cells. True or False?

• True

• False

How many bones are in total in the human body

• 300

• 210

• 206

• 100

Which of the following bones in an example of a flat bone?

• Femur

• Patella

• Rib Cage

• Humerus