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skeleton year 7

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is it important that our bones are hollow?

a)

We can move around easily

b)

Our bones don't fracture easily

c)

Our bones can make blood cells easily

d)

Our organs receive more support

2.

Where are blood cells made?

a)

Stomach

b)

Pancreas

c)

Bone Marrow

d)

Feet

3.

Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs?

a)

Femur

b)

Ribs

c)

Pelvis

d)

Humerus

4.

What mineral makes bone strong?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

5.

What is the purpose of white blood cells?

a)

To carry oxygen

b)

To protect against infection

c)

To speed up digestion

d)

To trap dirt and dust

6.

What two bones make up the skull?

a)

Radius and ulna

b)

Femur and pelvis

c)

Ribs and spine

d)

Cranium and mandible

7.

How many bones do adult humans have?

a)

206

b)

24

c)

270

d)

145

8.

Which life process is the skeleton the most important for?

a)

Movement

b)

Respiration

c)

Excretion

d)

Nutrition

9.

Which part of your skeleton protects the brain?

a)

Ribs

b)

Backbone

c)

Skull

d)

Head

10.

Which part of your skeleton protects the heart and lungs?

a)

Ribs

b)

Backbone

c)

Skull

d)

Chest

11.

What is the biggest bone in your body called?

a)

Femur

b)

Sternum

c)

Phalanges

d)

Vertebrae

12.

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

13.

What is another name for your knee bone?

a)

Zoella

b)

Nutella

c)

Patella

d)

Cranium

14.

Which bone is highlighted in the diagram?

a)

Femur

b)

Radius

c)

Ulna

d)

Fibula

15.
The scientific name for skull is______________.
a)
cranium
b)
brain
c)
head
d)
noggin
16.
True or False.
Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow found in long bones.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Who has more bones: an adult or a baby?
a)
baby
b)
adult
c)
both have the same
d)
neither have bones
18.
What do your bones protect?
a)
organs
b)
skin
c)
muscles
d)
feelings
19.

What are the jobs of the skeleton?


(Select all correct answers)

a)

supports the body and give it shape

b)

makes red blood cells

c)

protects soft parts of the body

d)

store minerals

20.

A joint is a place where two bones ___________________.

a)

come together

b)

fall apart

c)

hang out

d)

break

21.

This strong, thread-like tissue holds two bones together at a joint.

a)

ligament

b)

blood vessel

c)

intestine

d)

nerve

22.

What are the 2 types of bone tissue

a)

compound fracture

b)

compound helix

c)

compound commuinted

d)

compact spongy

23.

Where is new blood cells created?

a)

In the scapula

b)

In bone marrow, located inside the bone

c)

In the patella

d)

In bone marrow, located inside the muscle tissue

24.
Your neck is an example of what type of joint?
a)
Ball and Socket
b)
Pivot
c)
Hinge
d)
Gliding
25.
Your shoulders and hips are an example of what type of joint
a)
Ball and Socket
b)
Gliding
c)
Pivot
d)
Hinge
26.
Elbows and Knees are an example of what type of joint?
a)
Hinge Joint
b)
Gliding Joint
c)
Ball and Socket
d)
Pivot Joint