Understanding the Human Skeletal System

What is the osseous system primarily composed of?

• Blood vessels and nerves

• Muscles and skin

• Bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons

• Only bones

How many bones are in the axial skeleton?

• 206

• 80

• 126

• 100

Which part of the skeleton includes the shoulder and pelvic girdles?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Cranial skeleton

• Thoracic skeleton

What role do tendons play in the skeletal system?

• They attach muscles to bones

• They protect the ends of bones

• They store calcium

• They connect bones to other bones

Which function is NOT performed by the skeletal system?

• Protecting internal organs

• Producing blood cells

• Storing calcium

• Digesting food