Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion and absorption

• Temperature regulation

• Support, protection, and movement

• Energy production and storage

How many bones are there in the human body?

• 150

• 100

• 206

• 300

Name the longest bone in the human body.

• fibula

• femur

• humerus

• tibia

What are the three main types of joints in the skeletal system?

• Fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints

• Ball-and-socket joints, hinge joints, and pivot joints

• Flat joints, irregular joints, and round joints

• Muscular joints, ligamentous joints, and tendinous joints

What is the purpose of the skull in the skeletal system?

• To help with breathing

• To provide nutrients to the body

• Protection and support

• To regulate body temperature

What are the two main minerals that make up the majority of bone tissue?

• zinc and copper

• sodium and potassium

• iron and magnesium

• calcium and phosphorus

What is the purpose of the rib cage in the skeletal system?

• To protect vital organs

• To regulate body temperature

• To support the head

• To help with digestion

What is the function of the spine in the skeletal system?

• Producing red blood cells

• Digesting food

• Support, flexibility, and protection for the spinal cord

• Regulating body temperature

What are the two main parts of the skeleton?

• left skeleton and right skeleton

• axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton

• frontal skeleton and dorsal skeleton

• upper skeleton and lower skeleton

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• Breathing and respiration

• Vision and hearing

• Digestion and absorption

• Support and flexibility