Skeleton Trivia

How many bones does the adult human body have?

• 128

• 185

• 210

• 206

Do babies have more bones or fewer bones than adults?

• Babies have more bones!

• Babies have less bones!

Answer explanation

They are born with around 300, and many of them fuse (grow together) as they get older. 

What is the name of the bone that is the longest and strongest in the body?

• spinal column

• femur

• clavicle

• humerus

Answer explanation

The femur, or thigh bone. 

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What is the name for the bones that make up your fingers and toes?

• ribs

• vertebrae

• Phalanges

• carpals

Which part of the skeleton protects your heart and lungs?

• ribs

• skull

• pelvis

• patella

What is the hard mineral that bones are made of?

• carbon

• cartilage

• calcium

• marrow

True or False:

The skeleton is a hard, non-living part of the body.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

False. Bones are living tissue. 

The place where two bones meet is called a ______.

• cord

• marrow

• calcium

• joint

Answer explanation

A joint is the place where two or more bones meet. It allows for movement and provides stability to the skeletal system. Joints are essential for mobility and enable us to perform various activities such as walking, running, and bending.

The bones in your spine are called _______________.

• cartilage

• ribs

• vertebrae

• little bones

Your bones stop growing by the time you are ____.

• 13

• 25

• 30

• dead

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