Quiz on the Skeletal System

What is the main function of bones?

• To store water

• To help with digestion

• To provide structure and support

• To produce energy

How many bones does an adult human have?

• 206

• 270

• 150

• 300

What type of joint allows movement in many directions?

• Gliding joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

What tissue covers the ends of bones at joints?

• Muscle

• Cartilage

• Tendons

• Nerves

Which of the following helps keep bones healthy?

• Sleeping all day

• Eating junk food

• Regular exercise

• Watching TV

What do ligaments connect?

• Skin to muscles

• Nerves to muscles

• Bones to other bones

• Muscles to bones