Skeletal System

What is the largest bone in the body?

• Skull

• Ribs

• Femur

• Vertebrae

How many bones are in the human body?

• 200

• 602

• 206

• 106

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 206

• 305

• 150

• 265

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• To produce blood cells

• To digest food

• To contract and move parts of the body

• To protect internal organs

Label the major bones of the skeleton

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

clavicle

humerus

radius

phalanges

ulna

spine

fibula

tibia

sternum

patella

Label the major bones of the skeleton

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

a

Ilium

Sternum

Skull

Mandible

Ribs

Phalanges!

Phalanges

Sacrum

Femur

What type of joint is found in the elbow?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

How many bones make up the adult human skeleton?

• 206

• 306

• 216

• 316

One function of the skeletal system is to make red blood cells. Where are red blood cells produced?

• Compact Bone

• Yellow Bone Marrow

• Red Bone Marrow

• Spongey Bone

The common name for this bone is "skull." What is its scientific name?

• Brain

• Cerebrum

• Cranium

• Medulla Oblongata