Fun Facts About the Human Skeleton

What is the total number of bones in an adult human?

• 204

• 206

• 198

• 210

Which bone is the longest in the human body?

• tibia

• humerus

• radius

• femur

What part of the body protects the brain?

• Rib cage

• Skull

• Spine

• Pelvis

How many bones are in a baby's body at birth?

• 250

• 270

• 206

• 300

What is the name of the bone in the upper arm?

• humerus

• radius

• clavicle

• ulna

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

• femur

• patella

• tibia

• humerus

What is the name of the spine's curved bones?

• Skull

• Vertebrae

• Pelvis

• Ribs

Which bones make up the human skull?

• The human skull is formed by 15 bones in total.

• The human skull is made up of 22 bones including cranial and facial bones.

• The human skull consists of 12 bones.

• The skull is made up of 30 bones including the jaw.

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

• stapes

• tibia

• femur

• humerus

What do we call the study of bones?

• Archaeology

• Osteology

• Paleontology

• Anatomy