Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion and absorption

• Vision and hearing

• Support, protection, and movement

• Respiration and circulation

Name the three types of joints in the human body.

• Muscular joints, ligamentous joints, tendon joints

• Ball and socket joints, hinge joints, pivot joints

• Fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints

• Flat joints, irregular joints, saddle joints

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

• 300

• 150

• 206

• 100

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Stapes

What are the two main minerals stored in bones?

• Potassium and sodium

• Calcium and phosphorus

• Iron and magnesium

• Zinc and copper

What is the function of red bone marrow?

• Produces digestive enzymes

• Supports the body

• Produces blood cells

• Stores fat

What is the outer layer of a bone called?

• Myocardium

• Epidermis

• Endosteum

• Periosteum

What is the purpose of cartilage in joints?

• To store excess calcium

• To help with muscle movement

• To provide nutrients to the bones

• To act as a cushion and reduce friction between bones

Name the three main parts of a bone.

• periosteum, compact bone, spongy bone

• marrow, cartilage, ligament

• tendon, joint, muscle

• blood vessels, nerves, connective tissue

What are the two types of bone tissue?

• Compact and spongy bone

• Hard and soft bone

• White and red bone

• Long and short bone