Skeletal System Quiz

What are the bones of the skull called?

• leg bones

• arm bones

• cranial bones

• rib bones

Name the three main parts of a long bone.

• proximal, middle, distal

• diaphysis, epiphysis, metaphysis

• compact, spongy, cancellous

• cortex, medulla, periosteum

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• The function of the skeletal system is to digest food

• The function of the skeletal system is to regulate body temperature

• The function of the skeletal system is to provide support and structure to the body, protect internal organs, allow movement, produce blood cells, and store minerals.

• The function of the skeletal system is to produce hormones

Which bone protects the brain?

• rib

• skull

• vertebra

• femur

What is the outer layer of a long bone called?

• medullary cavity

• endosteum

• periosteum

• epiphysis

What is the inner part of a long bone called?

• cartilage

• bone marrow

• periosteum

• epiphysis

What is the function of red bone marrow?

• To produce only red blood cells.

• To produce only platelets.

• To produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

• To produce only white blood cells.

Which bone is referred to as the brachium in latin?

• femur

• humerus

• fibula

• tibia

What is the function of yellow bone marrow?

• Storing fat and producing white blood cells.

• Producing red blood cells and storing glucose.

• Storing fat and producing red blood cells.

• Producing white blood cells and storing glucose.

Which is one of the 2 divisions of the skeletal system?

• Atlas

• Axial

• Atlanto

• Anxious