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The Skeletal System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the scientific name of this bone?

a)

humerus

b)

radius

c)

ulna

d)

clavicle

2.

The scientific name for the skull is called the

a)

cranium

b)

mandible

c)

sternum

d)

head

3.

What are the bones in the wrist called?

a)

carpals

b)

tarsals

c)

phalanges

d)

fingers

4.

What are the scientific name of the fingers?

a)

carpals

b)

phalanges

c)

tarsals

d)

humerus

5.

What is the name of the thigh bone called?

a)

femur

b)

tibia

c)

humerus

d)

patella

6.

What is the name of the shin bone called?

a)

fibula

b)

femur

c)

patella

d)

tibia

7.

What is the scientific name of the knee cap called?

a)

femur

b)

tibia

c)

patella

d)

tarsals

8.

What is the scientific name of the ankles called?

a)

carpals

b)

tarsals

c)

tibia

d)

phalanges

9.

What is the scientific name for the breastbone?

a)

clavicle

b)

sternum

c)

ribs

d)

scapula

10.

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

11.

True or False:

Babies have more bones than adults.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The skeletal system works with the ______________ to help your body move.

a)

digestive system

b)

circulatory system

c)

respiratory system

d)

muscular system

13.

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

14.

The skull protects which organ?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

brain

d)

stomach

15.

How many bones are in an adult?

a)

200

b)

203

c)

206

d)

209

16.
What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
patella
d)
string
17.
What is the name for the connector that attaches bone to bone?
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
patella
d)
string
18.

Examples of a hinge joint are the elbow and knee.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The patella is commonly known as your knee cap.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The scapula is commonly known as your shoulder blade.

a)

True

b)

False