Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Circulation of blood

• Protection of vital organs, support, and movement

• Production of hormones

• Absorption of nutrients

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What type of bone is the femur classified as?

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Long bone

• Irregular bone

Which of the following is not a function of bones?

• Storage of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus

• Production of white blood cells

• Production of red blood cells

• Regulation of body temperature

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 200

• 206

• 210

• 220

What is the name of the tissue that covers the ends of bones at movable joints?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Cartilage

• Periosteum

What connects bone to bone?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Cartilage

• Muscles

Which type of joint is found in the elbow and allows movement similar to a door?

• Pivot joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Gliding joint

The axial skeleton includes which of the following?

• The arms and legs

• The pelvis and shoulder blades

• The skull, spine, and rib cage

• The hands and feet

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Skull

• Rib

• Femur

• Vertebra