Quiz on the Human Skeleton

How many bones make up the human skeletal system?

• 33

• 122

• 206

• 275

The human skeleton is broadly divided into which two main parts?

• Cranial and Facial

• Upper and Lower

• Limbs and Girdles

• Axial and Appendicular

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

• Clavicle, Scapula, Humerus

• Femur, Tibia, Fibula

• Skull, Vertebral Column, Ribs

• Carpus, Metacarpus, Phalanx

What is the primary function of the cranial bones in the skull?

• To support the teeth

• To form the framework of the face

• To protect the brain

• To attach the upper limbs

How many small bones, known as vertebrae, compose the vertebral column?

• 12

• 33

• 206

• 7

A crucial function of the vertebral column is to protect which vital structure?

• The heart

• The lungs

• The bladder

• The spinal cord

How many pairs of ribs are there in the human body?

• 7

• 10

• 12

• 24

Out of the 12 pairs of ribs, how many are directly attached to the sternum?

• 2

• 3

• 7

• 12

What is the collective function of the sternum and ribs?

• Support body weight

• Provide attachment for muscles

• Protect the heart and lungs

• Form the wrist and ankle

Which of the following is not a component of the appendicular skeleton?

• Pectoral girdle

• Upper limbs

• Pelvic girdle

• Vertebral column