WorksheetsThe Skeletal System
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the scientific name of this bone?
humerus
radius
ulna
clavicle
The scientific name for the skull is called the
cranium
mandible
sternum
head
What are the bones in the wrist called?
carpals
tarsals
phalanges
fingers
What are the scientific name of the fingers?
carpals
phalanges
tarsals
humerus
What is the name of the thigh bone called?
femur
tibia
humerus
patella
What is the name of the shin bone called?
fibula
femur
patella
tibia
What is the scientific name of the knee cap called?
femur
tibia
patella
tarsals
What is the scientific name of the ankles called?
carpals
tarsals
tibia
phalanges
What is the scientific name for the breastbone?
clavicle
sternum
ribs
scapula
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 skeletal system works with the ______________ to help your body move.
digestive system
circulatory system
respiratory system
muscular system
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
How many bones are in an adult?
200
203
206
209
Examples of a hinge joint are the elbow and knee.
True
False
The patella is commonly known as your knee cap.
True
False
The scapula is commonly known as your shoulder blade.
True
False
