Skeletal System Study Guide

How many bones are in the human body?

• 206

• 210

• 200

• 215

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

• Provides structure and support

• Produces blood cells

• Digests food

• Stores minerals

The axial skeleton includes the skull, ribs, vertebrae, and ______.

• Arms

• Sacrum

• Legs

• Pelvis

Which bone is located in the lower leg?

• Metatarsals

• Tibia

• Coccyx

• Ilium

What type of joint allows rotational movement around an axis?

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

• Gliding

Which bone is part of the pelvis?

• Tarsals

• Ischium

• Tibia

• Coccyx

The sacrum is located at the base of the ______.

• Skull

• Spine

• Pelvis

• Leg

Which joint type is freely movable?

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

• Condyloid

What type of joint allows little movement?

• Diarthrosis

• Amphiarthrosis

• Synarthrosis

• Arthrosis

Fill in the blank: A joint that allows free movement is called a ________.

• A) Synarthrosis

• B) Amphiarthrosis

• C) Diarthrosis

• D) Arthrosis