Exploring the Skeletal System

What is the place where two bones meet?

• bones

• tendons

• ligament

• joint

What type of bone is the femur?

• Flat bone

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Irregular bone

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Producing hormones

• Storing minerals

• Digesting food

• Filtering blood

What is the primary function of red bone marrow?

• Storing fat

• Producing blood cells

• Protecting organs

• Providing structural support

Which type of joint is found in the shoulder?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What is the main mineral stored in bones?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Iron

Which of the following bones is classified as a flat bone?

• Vertebra

• Sternum

• Femur

• Carpals

What type of joint is found in the elbow?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

Which of the following is an example of an irregular bone?

• Rib

• Scapula

• Vertebra

• Tibia

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

• Femur

• Humerus

• Skull

• Pelvis