Introduction to the Skeletal System Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Support the body

• Facilitate movement

• Produce blood cells

• Generate heat

What type of joint is found in the elbow?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

• 206

• 305

• 256

• 187

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Digesting food

• Regulating body temperature

• Protecting internal organs

• Producing hormones

What type of joint allows for rotation around a single axis?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Gliding

Which bone is known as the "collarbone"?

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Sternum

• Humerus

What is the term for the area where two bones are joined together?

• Marrow

• Joint

• Ligament

• Cartilage

Which type of joint is most flexible?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Fixed

What is the main mineral stored in bones?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Magnesium