Worksheetsskeleton year 7
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Why is it important that our bones are hollow?
We can move around easily
Our bones don't fracture easily
Our bones can make blood cells easily
Our organs receive more support
Where are blood cells made?
Stomach
Pancreas
Bone Marrow
Feet
Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs?
Femur
Ribs
Pelvis
Humerus
What mineral makes bone strong?
Oxygen
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
What is the purpose of white blood cells?
To carry oxygen
To protect against infection
To speed up digestion
To trap dirt and dust
What two bones make up the skull?
Radius and ulna
Femur and pelvis
Ribs and spine
Cranium and mandible
How many bones do adult humans have?
206
24
270
145
Which life process is the skeleton the most important for?
Movement
Respiration
Excretion
Nutrition
Which part of your skeleton protects the brain?
Ribs
Backbone
Skull
Head
Which part of your skeleton protects the heart and lungs?
Ribs
Backbone
Skull
Chest
What is the biggest bone in your body called?
Femur
Sternum
Phalanges
Vertebrae
What are the three main functions of your skeleton?
Movement, Protection and Balance
Movement, Protection and Support
Protection, Coordination and Balance
Movement, Balance and Running
What is another name for your knee bone?
Zoella
Nutella
Patella
Cranium
Which bone is highlighted in the diagram?
Femur
Radius
Ulna
Fibula
Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow found in long bones.
What are the jobs of the skeleton?
(Select all correct answers)
supports the body and give it shape
makes red blood cells
protects soft parts of the body
store minerals
A joint is a place where two bones ___________________.
come together
fall apart
hang out
break
This strong, thread-like tissue holds two bones together at a joint.
ligament
blood vessel
intestine
nerve
What are the 2 types of bone tissue
compound fracture
compound helix
compound commuinted
compact spongy
Where is new blood cells created?
In the scapula
In bone marrow, located inside the bone
In the patella
In bone marrow, located inside the muscle tissue
