Skeletal System

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

• Helps your body move

• Send oxygen to the body

• Protect your organs

• Give your body shape and structure

True or False:

Babies have more bones than adults.

• True

• False

The skeletal system works with the ______________ to help your body move.

• digestive system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

What does bone marrow make?

• blood cells

• cancer

• bone cells

• oxygen

The skull protects which organ?

• heart

• lungs

• brain

• stomach

What part of the skeleton protects the heart, lungs, and stomach?

• rib cage

• femur

• skull

• spine

Where is the femur located in the body?

• arm

• shoulder

• leg

• foot

How many bones are in an adult?

• 200

• 203

• 206

• 209

Which set of bones is in your back and holds up your body?

• skull

• spine

• joint

• arm

Your skeleton

• supports & shapes the body

• works with muscles to help you move

• helps protect important organs

• makes blood

• all of the above