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WorksheetsSkeletal System Quiz
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which bones protect our lungs and heart?
Spine
Skull
Ribs
Clavicle
What is the name for the connector that attaches bone to bone?
ligament
veins vessels
patella
string
What are the bones in the fingers called?
Phalanges
Patellas
Tarsals
Vertebrae
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 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 bone protects the spinal cord?
ribcage
skull
pelvis
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
Shinbone (bigger lower leg bone)
Coccyx
Pelvis
Tibia
Tarsals
Medial bone of the forearm (off the pinky)
Radius
Humerus
Fibula
Ulna
Smaller lower leg bone
Fibula
Femur
Tibia
Humerus
Tailbone
Clavicle
Pelvis
Tibia
Coccyx
Hip bone
Pelvis
Tibia
Calcaneous
Coccyx
Shoulder Blades
Humerus
Radius
Scapula
Sternum
Which is the softer bone in the middle layer?
bone marrow
spongy bone
compact bone
Which bone is in your lower arm and on the thumb side?
Ulna
Carpal
Radius
Phalanges
What bone protects your brain?
Humerus
Cranium
Tibia
What did you break if the doc says you broke your Metacarpals?
Your foot
Your toes
Your mom's favorite bowl
Your hand
Identify the bone highlighted in green.
Zygomatic
Patella
Tibia
Phalanges
Identify the bone shown in green.
clavicle
scapula
humerus
patella
Identify the bones highlighted in red.
Tibia
Fibia
Patella
Femur
identify the skeletal bone in the picture that is highlighted green and blue; also known as the breastbone
clavilce
Sternum
Rib Cage
verterbrae
The axial skeleton consists of bones in the ____, _____, and _____.
skull, spinal column, chest
skull, pelvic girdle, and chest
pelvic girdle, pectoral girdle, and chest
arms, legs, and girdles
division of skeletal system highlighted in diagram
axial
appendicular
apoplastic
articular
the skull bones and ribs are examples of
long bones
short bones
flat bones
irregular bones
the vertebrae and coxal bones are examples of
long bones
short bones
flat bones
irregular bones
thin membrane which covers the diaphysis
epiphysis
epiphyseal plate
periosteum
spongy bone
region of bone which produces growth (#7 in diagram)
epiphyseal plate
articular cartilage
red marrow
diaphysis
fat stored in the medullary cavity of long bones
yellow marrow
red marrow
Sharpey's fibers
periosteum
What is does the picture show?
An osteon
A hair follicle
Hyaline cartilage
A flat bone
The long shaft of a bone is known as the:
epiphysis
diaphysis
medullary cavity
vertebra
What type of fracture is this?
Compound
Comminuted
Simple
Spiral
What type of fracture is this?
Compound
Hairline
Simple
Spiral
What is a complete horizontal break of a bone?
Hairline Fracture
Transverse Fracture
Comminuted Fracure
Terrible Fracture
Why is a fracture on the epiphyseal plate dangerous for children?
It will never heal
I will break easily again later
It will stop the growth of the limb
It will be extremely painful
