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Skeletal System Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is found in the axial skeleton?

a)

Femur

b)

Skull

c)

Clavicle

d)

Humerus

2.

What do we call the place where two bones meet?

a)

skeleton

b)

joint

c)

muscle

d)

rib

3.

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

production of red blood cells

b)

store calcium

c)

digest food

d)

movement, protection, and support

4.

What is the name of the outer membrane that surrounds bones?

a)

compact bone

b)

periosteum

c)

spongy bone

d)

bone marrow

5.

Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

a)

number 7

b)

number 8

c)

number 9

d)

number 10

6.

Match the following common names of bones to their scientific names

a)

Kneecap

1.

Patella

b)

Thigh Bone

2.

Femur

c)

Collar Bone

3.

Clavicle

d)

Shoulder blade

4.

Scapula

7.

How many bones are in total in the human body

a)

300

b)

210

c)

206

d)

100

8.

Which bone is labeled O?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibia

d)

RibCage

9.
The human skeleton can be subdivided into two parts, what part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column and rib cage?
a)
appendicular
b)
axial
10.

From wrist to fingertip, what is the order of bones?

a)

Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

b)

Phalanges, metacarpals, carpals

c)

Carpals, phalanges, metacarpals

d)

Metacarpals, carpals, phalanges

11.
The site of of bone growth on a long bone is called
a)
epiphyseal plate
b)
diaphysis
c)
periosteum
d)
medullary cavity
12.
The shaft of a long bone is called
a)
epiphysis
b)
epiphyseal plate
c)
epiphyseal line
d)
diaphysis