WorksheetsKINE 1301 - The Skeletal System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary function of bones in the skeletal system?
Produce hormones
facilitate digestion
support and protect the body
generate electrical impulses
Which part of the skeleton includes the bones of the head, neck, chest, and back?
Axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Peripheral skeleton
Central Skeleton
What function does the ribcage serve in the skeletal system?
Produces red blood cells
Stores Calcium
Protects the heart and lungs
Facilitates movement
Which bone type is primarily designed for strength and stability?
long bones
short bones
flat bones
irregular bones
Which bones are part of the lower leg?
tibia and fibula
humerus and radius
femur and patella
ulna and radius
What is the role of the pelvis in the human body?
support arm movement
protect the brain
produce hormones
To bear the weight of the upper body and protect organs
What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?
To cushion the joints
store minerals
produce red blood cells
supply blood to bones
What is the primary role of ligaments in the body?
connect bones to other bones
connect muscle to bones
store energy
produce hormones
What is the main function of the axial skeleton?
provide mobility to the limbs
store fat cells
produce cells
protect internal organs and support the body
What are tendons responsible for in the skeletal system?
connecting muscles to bones
producing blood cells
connecting bones to other bones
storing minerals
