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Skeletal System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

a)

Produce hormones

b)

Transport oxygen

c)

Provide structure and support

d)

Digest food

2.

What mineral is primarily stored in bones?

a)

Potassium

b)

Calcium

c)

Sodium

d)

Iron

3.

How many bones does an adult human skeleton typically have?

a)

206

b)

208

c)

201

d)

210

4.

Which part of the skeletal system protects the brain?

a)

Skull

b)

Humerus

c)

Sternum

d)

Femur

5.

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Scapula

c)

Sternum

d)

Radius

6.

Which bone is the longest in the human body?

a)

Humerus

b)

Fibula

c)

Tibia

d)

Femur

7.

Which part of the skeleton protects the heart and lungs?

a)

Vertebrae

b)

Skull

c)

Pelvis

d)

Ribs

8.

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

a)

Fibula

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Patella

9.

What is the function of the vertebral column?

a)

Support the skull

b)

Protect the spinal cord

c)

Facilitate movement

d)

All of the above

10.

What bone structure protects the heart and lungs, is located at the center of the chest, and is flat in shape?

a)

Mandible

b)

Sternum

c)

Femur

d)

Patella

11.

It is a long bone in the upper arm extends from the shoulders to elbow

a)

Radius

b)

Humerus

c)

Ulna

d)

Clavicle

12.

The lower jaw the only movable bone in the face

a)

Maxilla

b)

Mandible

c)

Cranium

d)

Skull

13.

Bone on the medialside of the forearm, longer than the radius

a)

Radius

b)

Humerus

c)

Ulna

d)

Carpals

14.

Slender bone on the lower leg, provides stability to the ankle

a)

Fibula

b)

Radius

c)

Femur

d)

Patella

15.

Support the head, trunk and protecting the spinal cord

a)

Vertebral Column

b)

Rib Cage

c)

Sternum

d)

Humerus

16.

Larger bone in the lower leg, stabilizes movement and connects muscle, tendon and ligaments

a)

Metatarsal

b)

Fibulla

c)

Femur

d)

Tibia

17.

Lateral side of the forearm involeved in wrist rotation

a)

Ulna

b)

Radius

c)

Humerus

d)

Carpals

18.

Base of the spine supports the weight of the upper body

a)

Scapula

b)

Metatarsal

c)

Pelvic Girdle

d)

Phalanges

19.

Flat bone connects to the upper arm or shoulder blade

a)

Clavicle

b)

Sternum

c)

Scapula

d)

Carpals

20.

Bones of the finger and Toes

a)

Carpals

b)

Phalenges

c)

Tarsals

d)

Metacarpals