Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Store fat

• Pump blood

• Provide structure and support

• Digest food

What does bone marrow primarily produce?

• Enzymes

• Blood cells

• Digestive fluids

• Nerves

Which type of bone is cube-shaped and mostly spongy?

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

Which bone is classified as a flat bone?

• Femur

• Skull

• Humerus

• Radius

What is a unique feature of sesamoid bones?

• They are hollow

• Embedded within tendons

• Filled with blood

• Not attached to muscles

Which joint type allows the greatest range of movement?

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

• Fused

Where can you find fibrous joints?

• Skull

• Knees

• Hips

• Spine

What type of joint is the shoulder?

• Ball-and-socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

How many bones are in the human vertebral column?

• 26

• 33

• 45

• 50

Which bone is in the upper arm?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Scapula