WorksheetsQuiz on the Skeletal System
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the main function of bones?
To store water
To provide structure and support
To produce energy
To help with digestion
How many bones does an adult human have?
300
270
206
150
What type of bone is the femur?
Irregular bone
Short bone
Long bone
Flat bone
What do ligaments do?
Connect bones to other bones
Store minerals
Connect muscles to bones
Protect organs
Which joint allows movement in many directions?
Hinge joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Gliding joint
Pivot joint
What is cartilage?
A type of muscle
A smooth tissue at joints
A type of bone
A type of blood cell
What do bones store that is important for strength?
Water
Oxygen
Minerals
Fat
What is the role of bone marrow?
To connect bones
To store fat
To produce blood cells
To protect organs
What type of joint is found in the elbow?
Gliding joint
Hinge joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Pivot joint
What helps keep bones healthy?
Eating junk food
Sleeping all day
Regular exercise
Avoiding sunlight
What happens to the number of bones as babies grow?
They gain more bones
They lose bones
Some bones fuse together
They stay the same
Which of the following is a flat bone?
Vertebra
Femur
Wrist bone
Skull bone
What type of joint allows bones to rotate around each other?
Gliding joint
Pivot joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Hinge joint
What is one way to protect bones from injury?
Wearing helmets
Staying indoors
Skipping exercise
Eating more sugar
