Quiz on Human Bones

What are bones made up of?

• Water

• Living cells

• Metal

• Plastic

How often does your skeleton regenerate and repair itself?

• Every 1-2 years

• Every 3-5 years

• Every 7-10 years

• Every 15-20 years

What functions do bones serve in the human body?

• They allow the body to move and store calcium and minerals

• They produce oxygen

• They digest food

• They regulate body temperature

How many bones does an average human body contain?

• 106

• 206

• 306

• 406

How many bones are included in the appendicular skeleton?

• 80

• 126

• 206

• 100

Which bones help us move around and make our limbs?

• Axial bones

• Appendicular bones

• Skull bones

• Vertebral column bones

How many bones are included in the axial skeleton?

• 80

• 126

• 206

• 100

Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

• Skull

• Vertebral column

• Pelvic girdle

• Thoracic cage

What is the primary function of the axial bones?

• To help us move around

• To make our limbs

• To provide foundational support

• To aid in digestion

Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?

• Humerus

• Sternum

• Scaphoid

• Patella