Quiz on the Divisions of the Skeletal System

What are the two divisions of the skeletal system?

• Axial and Appendicular

• Cranial and Facial

• Upper and Lower

• Proximal and Distal

How many bones are in the axial skeleton?

• 126

• 80

• 206

• 100

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

• Vertebral column

• Ribs

• Upper limbs

• Sternum

What is one of the primary functions of the axial skeleton?

• Storing minerals

• Facilitating movement of limbs

• Protecting vital organs

• Providing shape to limbs

How many bone does the appendicular skeleton consist of?

• 80 bones

• 126 bones

• 206 bones

• 150 bones

Which bones are included in the free appendages?

• Skull and ribs

• Pelvis and scapula

• Upper and lower limbs

• Vertebrae and sternum

What are the attachments of the free appendages called?

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Joints

• Girdles

What is the main function of the appendicular skeleton?

• Protecting the brain

• Providing shape and structure to limbs

• Stabilizing the skull

• Supporting the spine

Which vital organs does the axial skeleton help protect?

• Skin and muscles

• Liver and kidneys

• Brain and heart

• Lungs and stomach

How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

• 150

• 126

• 80

• 206