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The Skeletal System

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the main organs of the skeletal system?

a)

bones and muscles

b)

bones and joints

c)

muscles and joints

d)

ligaments and tendons

2.

This bone protects the brain.

a)

Scapula

b)

Femur

c)

Spine

d)

Skull

3.

Most insects have this type skeleton.

a)

Appendicular

b)

Axial

c)

Exoskeleton

d)

Endoskeleton

4.

Bones are able to store, absorb, and release minerals in the body. This helps produce _________ in the body.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Homeopathic

d)

Homosapien

5.

This part of the skeletal system has over half of the body’s bones.

a)

Appendicular

b)

Axial

c)

Exoskeleton

d)

Endoskeleton

6.

The Axial part of the skeleton contains ______ bones.

a)

80

b)

126

c)

206

d)

300

7.

Ligaments attach -

a)

bone to muscle.

b)

bone to tendons.

c)

bone to bone.

d)

bone to ligaments.

8.

Tendons attach -

a)

bone to bone

b)

bone to ligaments

c)

muscle to muscle

d)

bone to muscle

9.

This is a disease found mostly in the elderly.

a)

Scoliosis

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Osteomalacia

d)

Breaks, sprains, and fractures

10.

How many bones is a baby born with?

a)

300

b)

206

c)

126

d)

80

11.

Answer for #1:

a)

cranium

b)

mandible

c)

clavicle

d)

patella

12.

Answer for #2:

a)

cranium

b)

clavicle

c)

mandible

d)

patella

13.

Which part of the skeletal system is primarily responsible for producing blood cells?

a)

A) Skull

b)

B) Rib cage

c)

C) Bone marrow

d)

D) Cartilage

14.

What mineral is most important for maintaining strong and healthy bones?

a)

A) Iron

b)

B) Calcium

c)

C) Potassium

d)

D) Sodium

15.

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

a)

A) Hinge joint

b)

B) Ball and socket joint

c)

C) Pivot joint

d)

D) Saddle joint