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GCSE PE The Skeleton 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The appendicular skeleton is composed of ___ bones.

a)

120

b)

206

c)

150

d)

126

2.

Each shoulder girdle, or pectoral girdle consists of two bones, a clavicle and a ___.

a)

tibia

b)

scapula

c)

sternum

d)

carpal

3.

The clavicle attaches to the ___ medially.

a)

tibia

b)

scapula

c)

sternum

d)

carpal

4.

Two bones, the ___ and the ulna, form the skeleton of the forearm.

a)

radius

b)

tibia

c)

fibula

d)

femur

5.

The skeleton of the hand consists of the ___, the metacarpals, and the phalanges.

a)

tarsals

b)

metatarsals

c)

carpals

d)

fibula

6.

Where are blood cells made?

a)

Stomach

b)

Pancreas

c)

Bone Marrow

d)

Feet

7.

Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs?

a)

Femur

b)

Ribs

c)

Pelvis

d)

Humerus

8.

What mineral makes bone strong?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

9.

What two bones make up the skull?

a)

Radius and ulna

b)

Femur and pelvis

c)

Ribs and spine

d)

Cranium and mandible

10.

What is the scientific name for the 'funny bone'?

a)

Humerus

b)

Femur

c)

Clavicle

d)

Patella

11.
The hip and shoulder are what type of joint?
a)
Ball & Socket
b)
Hinge
c)
Pivot
d)
Fixed 
12.

What protects the the heart and other internal organs?

a)

Scapula

b)

Ribcage

c)

Pelvis

d)

Clavicle

13.

Which is an example of a hinge joint

a)

knee and elbow

b)

shoulder and hip

c)

neck

d)

ankle and wrist

14.
What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
patella
d)
string
15.

Which of the following is not a function of bones?

a)

Protection

b)

Blood cell formation

c)

Storage

d)

Absorption