WorksheetsSkeletal and Muscular System Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What is the skeletal system?
the system of the body that is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments and joints
the system of the body that is made up of muscles and tendons
the system of the body responsible for circulating blood
the system of the body responsible for digesting food
How many bones does an adult have?
600
206
300
How many bones do babies have when they are born?
600
206
300
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
Give you structure, protection and allow movement
Circulate blood through the body
Send messages throughout the body
Why is the bone marrow so important to the body?
It produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
It protects the bones.
It cushions the bones.
Which mineral is important to have strong and healthy bones?
calcium
sulfur
sodium
Which bone protects the brain?
ribcage
skull
pelvis
spine
Which bone protects the spinal cord?
ribcage
skull
pelvis
spine
Which bone protects the heart, lungs and liver?
ribcage
pelvis
skull
spine
Why do babies have more bones than adults?
Babies have more bones because they need extra support.
Babies have more bones because their bones haven't been fused, or grown, together yet.
Babies have more bones because they do not have cartilage.
Which connective tissue connects bones to bones?
ligaments
cartilage
tendons
Which connective tissue connects muscles to bones?
ligaments
cartilage
tendons
Which tissue is found on the end of each bone to protect them when they rub together? (Hint: It is also found in your ears and nose!)
ligaments
cartilage
tendons
What is the function of the muscular system?
to move your body inside and out
to send messages to your body
to digest your food
Which kind of muscles move the skeleton?
skeletal muscles
smooth muscles
cardiac muscles
Which kind of muscles make up the internal organs?
skeletal muscles
smooth muscles
cardiac muscles
Which kind of muscles make up the heart?
skeletal muscles
smooth muscles
cardiac muscles
When a muscle contracts, it gets
longer and thinner
shorter and fatter
worn out
How many muscles does the human body have?
600
206
300
Which two types of muscles are involuntary?
smooth and skeletal
smooth and cardiac
skeletal and cardiac
