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The Skeletal System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many movable joints are there?

a)

3

b)

1

c)

4

d)

2

2.

What type of joints are there? (select all that apply)

a)

Pivot joint

b)

Gliding joint

c)

Hinge joint

d)

Ball and socket joint

e)

Immovable joint

3.

What does the Skeletal System do?

a)

Supports your body

b)

Pumps blood to your heart

c)

Protects your internal organs

d)

Stores calcium and other materials

e)

Controls your body

4.

What are ligaments?

a)

They hold the bones together at the joints

b)

Help restore your body's health

c)

A type of candy- kinda like licorice

d)

Reduces friction

5.

What is cartilage?

a)

Holds bones together at the joints

b)

A type of animal- kinda like a chicken

c)

Cushions and reduces friction between bones in your joints

d)

Where two bones come together

6.

What are bones?

a)

Cushions and reduces friction between bones in your joints

b)

Where two bones meet

c)

Allow little to no movement

d)

Complex organs made of tissue

7.

Where are some immovable joints located?

a)

Skull

b)

Spine

c)

Pelvis

d)

Knee

e)

Shoulder

8.

TRUE OR FALSE? There are two types of bone marrow?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

TRUE OR FALSE? The brain is part of the skeletal system?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Where is cartilage located?

a)

Pelvis, finger, fingernail

b)

Skull, ear, toes

c)

Eyeball, eye socket,

d)

Ear, nose, knee