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WorksheetsSkeletal System
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?
skeletal system
circulatory system
respiratory system
muscular system
Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?
Gives shape and support to the body.
Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.
Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body
The joint that moves in one direction, like a door
ball and socket joint
hinge joint
pivot joint
gliding joint
This attaches bone to bone
cartilage
tendon
ligament
How many bones are in an adult body?
106
206
306
406
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Helps your body move
Send oxygen to the body
Protect your organs
Give your body shape and structure
True or False:
Babies have more bones than adults.
True
False
The place where two bones meet is called a ___________. They work with your muscles to help you move.
tendon
joint
blood vessel
ligament
The skull protects which organ?
heart
lungs
brain
stomach
What part of the skeleton protects the heart, lungs, and stomach?
rib cage
femur
skull
spine
Where is the femur located in the body?
arm
shoulder
leg
foot
The ribs protect your...
heart
lungs
all of the above
Which one is NOT a primary purpose of your Skeletal System?
To give your body shape and support
To protect your internal organs
To provide movement and produce cells
To fight against illness and disease
A new born baby has _________ bones
301
302
300
303
Which of the following does the human skeleton does not consist of:
Ribcage
Backbone
Brain
Skull
_________ system of the body stores calcium
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Skeletal system
None of these
The backbone is made up of _____ bones
13
33
34
31
The two pair of ribs joined only to the vertebral column are known as:
Sinking ribs
Floating ribs
Flying ribs
None of these
The skull is made up of:
21
22
24
12
The joints in the skull are ______
Movable
Immovable
Which of the following is not a movable joint
Skull
Hinge
Ball and Socket
Pivot
Which joint has a movement similar to this?
Skull
Hinge Joint
Ball and Socket
None of these
Which joint help in this movement?
Ball and Socket joint
Hinge joint
Lower jaw
Pivot joint
Which part of the skeleton is marked in red?
Femur
Backbone
Ulna
Rib cage
Which part of the skeleton is this?
Skull
Backbone
Limbs
Ribcage
