WorksheetsBody Skeleton
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
To provide structural support, protect internal organs, facilitate movement, produce blood cells, and store minerals.
To regulate body temperature
To provide energy storage
To aid in digestion
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206
210
220
205
Which bone protects the brain?
Femur
Skull
Vertebrae
Rib
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
Femur bone
Tibia bone
Radius bone
Stapes bone
What are the two main types of bone tissue?
Thick bone and thin bone
Compact bone and spongy bone
Hard bone and soft bone
Dense bone and porous bone
What is the purpose of the red bone marrow?
To store excess nutrients
To regulate body temperature
To aid in digestion
To produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Which bone is also known as the collarbone?
humerus
radius
clavicle
femur
What is the scientific name for the thigh bone?
tibia
femur
patella
fibula
What is the purpose of the rib cage?
To support the lower back
To aid in digestion
To regulate body temperature
To protect vital organs in the chest
What is the function of the spinal column?
The spinal column functions to aid in digestion
The spinal column functions to regulate body temperature
The function of the spinal column is to protect the spinal cord, support the body's weight, and allow for flexibility and movement.
The spinal column functions to produce hormones
What are the three main parts of the sternum?
head, shoulders, knees
manubrium, body, xiphoid process
sternum, ribs, clavicle
manubrium, body, xyphoid
What is the purpose of the patella?
To improve eyesight
To regulate body temperature
To aid in digestion
To protect the knee joint and improve the leverage of the quadriceps muscles.
Which bone is commonly referred to as the kneecap?
patella
tibia
fibula
femur
What is the purpose of the pelvic girdle?
Aid in digestion
Support the weight of the upper body and protect internal organs
Regulate body temperature
Enhance vision
What are the three main types of joints found in the skeletal system?
muscular joints, ligamentous joints, and tendinous joints
fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints
hinge joints, pivot joints, and ball-and-socket joints
flexible joints, rigid joints, and semi-flexible joints
