Human Body Bones Quiz

What is the outer surface of a bone called?

• Cancellous bone

• Compact bone

• Bone marrow

• Periosteum

What is the function of bone marrow?

• All of the above

• Produce platelets

• Produce white blood cells

• Produce red blood cells

What is the next layer after the periosteum?

• Compact bone

• Cancellous bone

• None of the above

• Bone marrow

What is cancellous bone?

• A thin, dense membrane

• A thick jelly-like substance

• A smooth and hard part of bone

• A sponge-like bone

What is the purpose of bone marrow?

• To allow movement

• To provide structure to the bone

• To make blood cells

• To protect the innermost part of the bone

At what age does the process of bone growth stop?

• 40

• 5

• 12

• 25

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

• 100

• 150

• 300

• 206

What is the function of the spine?

• To protect the brain

• To hold the body upright

• To support the head and neck

• To anchor the ribs in place

How many vertebrae are there in the spine?

• 206

• 33

• 12

• 7

What is the purpose of the ribs?

• To allow movement of the chest

• To support the spine

• To protect the heart, lungs, and liver

• All of the above