Exploring the Skeletal System

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

• Producing blood cells

• Pumping blood throughout the body

• Providing support for the body

• Protecting internal organs

What is the name of the bone that protects the brain?

• Femur

• Skull

• Rib

• Spine

Which type of joint is found in your shoulder and allows for a wide range of movement?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Fixed joint

What is the main function of the rib cage?

• To help you walk

• To protect the heart and lungs

• To produce red blood cells

• To store fat

Which bone is the longest in the human body?

• Humerus

• Femur

• Tibia

• Radius

Match the following bones to their correct location in the body: 1. Femur 2. Humerus 3. Vertebrae 4. Mandible

• 1-Arm, 2-Leg, 3-Head, 4-Back

• 1-Leg, 2-Arm, 3-Back, 4-Jaw

• 1-Back, 2-Jaw, 3-Arm, 4-Leg

• 1-Jaw, 2-Back, 3-Leg, 4-Arm

If a person breaks their radius, which part of their body is injured?

• Upper arm

• Lower leg

• Forearm

• Skull

Why are joints important in the skeletal system?

• They make bones stronger

• They allow movement between bones

• They produce white blood cells

• They store minerals

A student claims that the skeletal system only provides support for the body. Using your knowledge, explain why this statement is incorrect.

• The skeletal system only supports the body.

• The skeletal system also helps with movement, protects organs, and produces blood cells.

• The skeletal system is not important for the body.

• The skeletal system only helps with movement.

Imagine you are designing a helmet to protect the head. Which bone's function should you consider, and why?

• Femur, because it supports the body's weight

• Skull, because it protects the brain

• Rib, because it protects the lungs

• Spine, because it supports the back