The Human Skeletal System

What is the purpose of our bones?

• To help us see

• To protect our organs

• To make us jump higher

• To make us sing better

Which part of our body protects our brain?

• Ribs

• Spine

• Skull

• Hand

How many bones do adults have in their body?

• 50

• 106

• 206

• 306

What do we call the long bone in our leg?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Radius

Where are the smallest bones in our body located?

• Hand

• Ear

• Foot

• Nose

What is the strong tissue that connects bones at joints?

• Muscle

• Ligament

• Cartilage

• Tendon

What protects our heart and lungs?

• Spine

• Skull

• Ribs

• Arms

What is the backbone called?

• Skull

• Vertebrae

• Ribs

• Pelvis

Which part helps us move our bones easily, like in our shoulders?

• Hinge joints

• Ball-and-socket joints

• Fixed joints

• Pivot joints

What is the main job of our skeleton?

• Pumping blood

• Protecting organs

• Making us laugh

• Digesting food