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Skeletal System

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many bones are in the adult human body?

a)

306

b)

206

c)

406

d)

106

2.

Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?

a)

Gives shape and support to the body.

b)

Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.

c)

Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body

3.

This is at the end of a bone, cushions/tough

a)

cartilage

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

4.

The part of the bone that makes red blood cells.

a)

cartilage

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

d)

bone marrow

5.

The joint that moves in one direction, like a door

a)

ball and socket joint

b)

hinge joint

c)

pivot joint

d)

gliding joint

6.

The joint with a rounded end of bone fitting snug within another bone.

a)

ball and socket joint

b)

hinge joint

c)

pivot joint

d)

gliding joint

7.

The joint that consists of a bone resting atop another bone, permitting free movement.

a)

ball and socket joint

b)

hinge joint

c)

pivot joint

d)

gliding joint

8.

The joint in which bones slip over other bones, allowing free movement.

a)

ball and socket joint

b)

hinge joint

c)

pivot joint

d)

gliding joint

9.

This attaches bone to bone

a)

cartilage

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

10.

This attaches bone to muscle.

a)

cartilage

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

11.
Bones are organs. True or false?
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Which mineral makes up our bones?
a)
Calcium
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Blood Cells
d)
Bone Marrow