Human Skeletal System Quiz

What is the primary function of the skeletal system in humans?

• Digestion of food

• Regulation of body temperature

• Support and protection of internal organs

• Circulation of blood

Identify the bone structure that protects the brain.

• Femur

• Skull

• Pelvis

• Clavicle

What are the primary functions of the skeletal system listed in the image?

• Support, protection, movement, and blood cell formation

• Movement, blood cell formation, and nerve protection

• Support, movement, and mineral storage

• Protection, movement, and energy storage

By adulthood, the number of bones in the human body generally reduces to approximately:

• 250

• 206

• 190

• 180

What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?

• Cranial and Spinal

• Upper and Lower

• Appendicular and Axial

• Frontal and Parietal

Which of the following is NOT a part of the axial skeleton as depicted in the image?

• Skull

• Sternum

• Femur

• Hyoid Bone

How many pairs of ribs are included in the thoracic cage of the axial skeleton?

• 10 pairs

• 12 pairs

• 14 pairs

• 16 pairs

What bones constitute the pectoral girdle in the appendicular skeleton?

• Scapula, clavicle, humerus

• Scapula, clavicle, arms

• Clavicle, humerus, radius

• Scapula, humerus, ulna

What is the term used to describe the shaft of a long bone?

• Epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Periosteum

• Medulla

Which part of the long bone is referred to as the 'end'?

• Diaphysis

• Medulla

• Epiphysis

• Periosteum