WorksheetsGCSE PE The Skeleton 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
The appendicular skeleton is composed of ___ bones.
120
206
150
126
Each shoulder girdle, or pectoral girdle consists of two bones, a clavicle and a ___.
tibia
scapula
sternum
carpal
The clavicle attaches to the ___ medially.
tibia
scapula
sternum
carpal
Two bones, the ___ and the ulna, form the skeleton of the forearm.
radius
tibia
fibula
femur
The skeleton of the hand consists of the ___, the metacarpals, and the phalanges.
tarsals
metatarsals
carpals
fibula
Where are blood cells made?
Stomach
Pancreas
Bone Marrow
Feet
Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs?
Femur
Ribs
Pelvis
Humerus
What mineral makes bone strong?
Oxygen
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
What two bones make up the skull?
Radius and ulna
Femur and pelvis
Ribs and spine
Cranium and mandible
What is the scientific name for the 'funny bone'?
Humerus
Femur
Clavicle
Patella
What protects the the heart and other internal organs?
Scapula
Ribcage
Pelvis
Clavicle
Which is an example of a hinge joint
knee and elbow
shoulder and hip
neck
ankle and wrist
Which of the following is not a function of bones?
Protection
Blood cell formation
Storage
Absorption
