Human and Animal Skeleton Quiz

The skull protects which important organ?

• Heart

• Brain

• Lungs

• Stomach

What is the purpose of the skeleton in your body?

• To store food

• To protect organs

• To help you see

• To help you taste food

Animal Skeletons: Which animal has an exoskeleton outside its body?

• Fish

• Snake

• Spider

• Dog

Which animal has a skeleton that allows it to fly?

• Turtle

• Bat

• Elephant

• Frog

Birds have a lightweight skeleton because it is filled with:

• Muscles

• Air

• Water

• Food

What is the smallest bone in your body?

• Femur

• Stapes (in the ear)

• Tibia

• Radius

A crab has a hard outer skeleton called a:

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

• Shell

• Spine

Skeleton Facts: How many bones does an adult human have in their body?

• 106

• 206

• 306

• 406

What is the bony structure that makes up your spine?

• Backbone

• Ribcage

• Skull

• Pelvis

What is the purpose of the ribcage in your body?

• To protect your heart and lungs

• To help you see

• To help you taste food

• To help you breathe