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Exploring the Skeleton System

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main mineral that makes bones strong and hard?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

2.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

a)

Protecting internal organs

b)

Producing red blood cells

c)

Digesting food

d)

Supporting the body

3.

What is the longest bone in the human body?

a)

Humerus

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Radius

4.

Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?

a)

Rib cage

b)

Pelvis

c)

Skull

d)

Spine

5.

How many bones are there in an adult human skeleton?

a)

206

b)

300

c)

150

d)

250

6.

What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of movement?

a)

Hinge joint

b)

Ball and socket joint

c)

Pivot joint

d)

Fixed joint

7.

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

a)

Scapula

b)

Clavicle

c)

Sternum

d)

Patella

8.

What is the primary function of the rib cage?

a)

To support the legs

b)

To protect the heart and lungs

c)

To aid in digestion

d)

To produce blood cells

9.

Which bone is located in the forearm and is on the same side as the thumb?

a)

Ulna

b)

Radius

c)

Fibula

d)

Tibia

10.

What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?

a)

Maxilla

b)

Mandible

c)

Zygomatic

d)

Nasal

11.

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

a)

Producing hormones

b)

Storing minerals

c)

Filtering blood

d)

Breaking down food

12.

What is the name of the bone that forms the upper arm?

a)

Femur

b)

Humerus

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula

13.

Which part of the skeleton is responsible for producing red blood cells?

a)

Bone marrow

b)

Cartilage

c)

Ligaments

d)

Tendons

14.

What type of bone is the patella?

a)

Long bone

b)

Short bone

c)

Flat bone

d)

Sesamoid bone

15.

Which bone is found in the lower leg and is larger than the fibula?

a)

Tibia

b)

Femur

c)

Radius

d)

Ulna