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Bones of the human skeleton

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of your skeleton protects the brain?

a)

Rib cage

b)

Mandible

c)

Cranium

d)

Sternum

2.

Which part of your skeleton protects the heart and lungs?

a)

Rib cage

b)

Mandible

c)

Cranium

d)

Clavicle

3.

What mineral are bones made of?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Calcium

c)

Zinc

d)

Vitamin B

4.

What is the biggest bone in your body called?

a)

Sternum

b)

Femur

c)

Phalaanges

d)

Ulna

5.

Where are your tibia and fibula found?

a)

Chest

b)

Arm

c)

Leg

d)

Skull

6.

Where are your radius and ulna found?

a)

Skull

b)

Arm

c)

Leg

d)

Chest

7.

What are the three main functions of your skeleton?

a)

Movement, protection and balance

b)

Movement, protection and support

c)

Protection, coordination and balance

d)

Movement, balance and running

8.

Which bone is highlighted in the diagram?

(a)  

9.

Which bone is highlighted in the diagram?

(a)  

10.

Which bone is highlighted in the diagram?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Rib cage

c)

Humerus

d)

Femur

11.

Why is it important that calcium is stored in the bones?

a)

Makes bone lightweight

b)

Calcium helps to make blood

c)

Makes bones more flexible

d)

Makes bones stronger

12.

Which organ is NOT protected by the skeleton?

a)

Brain

b)

Intestines

c)

Heart

d)

Lungs

13.

Which bones is highlighted in the diagram?

a)

Femur

b)

Ulna

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula

14.

Which bone is highlighted in the diagram?

(a)  

15.

What is the thin, flat bone running down the centre of the chest, to which the ribs are attached.

a)

Scapula

b)

Mandible

c)

Phalanges

d)

Sternum