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WorksheetsExploring the Skeleton System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main mineral that makes bones strong and hard?
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Sodium
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
Protecting internal organs
Producing red blood cells
Digesting food
Supporting the body
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Humerus
Femur
Tibia
Radius
Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?
Rib cage
Pelvis
Skull
Spine
How many bones are there in an adult human skeleton?
206
300
150
250
What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of movement?
Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
Fixed joint
Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
Scapula
Clavicle
Sternum
Patella
What is the primary function of the rib cage?
To support the legs
To protect the heart and lungs
To aid in digestion
To produce blood cells
Which bone is located in the forearm and is on the same side as the thumb?
Ulna
Radius
Fibula
Tibia
What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?
Maxilla
Mandible
Zygomatic
Nasal
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
Producing hormones
Storing minerals
Filtering blood
Breaking down food
What is the name of the bone that forms the upper arm?
Femur
Humerus
Tibia
Fibula
Which part of the skeleton is responsible for producing red blood cells?
Bone marrow
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons
What type of bone is the patella?
Long bone
Short bone
Flat bone
Sesamoid bone
Which bone is found in the lower leg and is larger than the fibula?
Tibia
Femur
Radius
Ulna
