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Skeletal System

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

a)

skeletal system

b)

circulatory system

c)

respiratory system

d)

muscular system

2.

Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?

a)

Gives shape and support to the body.

b)

Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.

c)

Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body

3.

The joint that moves in one direction, like a door

a)

ball and socket joint

b)

hinge joint

c)

pivot joint

d)

gliding joint

4.

This attaches bone to bone

a)

cartilage

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

5.

How many bones are in an adult body?

a)

106

b)

206

c)

306

d)

406

6.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

Helps your body move

b)

Send oxygen to the body

c)

Protect your organs

d)

Give your body shape and structure

7.

True or False:

Babies have more bones than adults.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The place where two bones meet is called a ___________. They work with your muscles to help you move.

a)

tendon

b)

joint

c)

blood vessel

d)

ligament

9.

The skull protects which organ?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

brain

d)

stomach

10.

What part of the skeleton protects the heart, lungs, and stomach?

a)

rib cage

b)

femur

c)

skull

d)

spine

11.

Where is the femur located in the body?

a)

arm

b)

shoulder

c)

leg

d)

foot

12.

The ribs protect your...

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

all of the above

13.

Which one is NOT a primary purpose of your Skeletal System?

a)

To give your body shape and support

b)

To protect your internal organs

c)

To provide movement and produce cells

d)

To fight against illness and disease

14.

A new born baby has _________ bones

a)

301

b)

302

c)

300

d)

303

15.

Which of the following does the human skeleton does not consist of:

a)

Ribcage

b)

Backbone

c)

Brain

d)

Skull

16.

_________ system of the body stores calcium

a)

Digestive system

b)

Respiratory system

c)

Skeletal system

d)

None of these

17.

The backbone is made up of _____ bones

a)

13

b)

33

c)

34

d)

31

18.

The two pair of ribs joined only to the vertebral column are known as:

a)

Sinking ribs

b)

Floating ribs

c)

Flying ribs

d)

None of these

19.

The skull is made up of:

a)

21

b)

22

c)

24

d)

12

20.

The joints in the skull are ______

a)

Movable

b)

Immovable

21.

Which of the following is not a movable joint

a)

Skull

b)

Hinge

c)

Ball and Socket

d)

Pivot

22.

Which joint has a movement similar to this?

a)

Skull

b)

Hinge Joint

c)

Ball and Socket

d)

None of these

23.

Which joint help in this movement?

a)

Ball and Socket joint

b)

Hinge joint

c)

Lower jaw

d)

Pivot joint

24.

Which part of the skeleton is marked in red?

a)

Femur

b)

Backbone

c)

Ulna

d)

Rib cage

25.

Which part of the skeleton is this?

a)

Skull

b)

Backbone

c)

Limbs

d)

Ribcage