Skeletal System Quiz

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

• Support

• Blood cell production

• Hormone secretion

• Protection

The basic structural unit of the skeletal system is:

• Muscle

• Bone

• Ligament

• Tendon

Which connective tissue connects bone to bone?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Fascia

The clavicle is commonly called the:

• Shoulder blade

• Collarbone

• Breastbone

• Shinbone

The scapula is also known as the:

• Collarbone

• Shoulder blade

• Sternum

• Hip bone

Which bone is the longest and strongest in the human body?

• Tibia

• Femur

• Humerus

• Fibula

The sternum is located in the:

• Arm

• Chest

• Hip

• Leg

The rib cage protects which of the following organs?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Heart and lungs

• Kidneys and liver

• Stomach and intestines

The two bones of the lower arm are:

• Femur and tibia

• Humerus and radius

• Radius and ulna

• Tibia and fibula

Which bone is commonly called the kneecap?

• Patella

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Femur