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KS3 Biology: The Skeletal System Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the skull?

a)

To make blood cells

b)

To support the body

c)

To protect the brain

d)

To help the body move

2.

Which bone is the longest and strongest in the body?

a)

Fibula

b)

Tibia

c)

Humerus

d)

Femur

3.

What are the smallest bones in the body called?

a)

Ossicles

b)

Vertebrae

c)

Phalanges

d)

Metatarsals

4.

What is the function of the ribcage?

a)

To support the body

b)

To help the body move

c)

To protect the heart and lungs

d)

To make blood cells

5.

What connects muscles to bones?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Ligaments

c)

Tendons

d)

Nerves

6.

Where are blood cells made?

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Lungs

d)

Bone marrow

7.

What protects the spinal cord?

a)

Femur

b)

Vertebrae

c)

Ribcage

d)

Skull

8.

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

a)

Digesting food

b)

Supporting the body

c)

Protecting vital organs

d)

Making blood cells

9.

What is the role of red blood cells?

a)

To protect the brain

b)

To support the body

c)

To fight infections

d)

To carry oxygen around the body

10.

Which bones work with the biceps and triceps to move the arm?

a)

Metacarpals, phalanges, and carpals

b)

Femur, tibia, and fibula

c)

Skull, vertebrae, and ribs

d)

Humerus, radius, and ulna

11.

What is the function of white blood cells?

a)

To destroy harmful microorganisms

b)

To protect the brain

c)

To carry oxygen

d)

To support the body

12.

What is the spongy material inside large bones called?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Ligament

c)

Bone marrow

d)

Tendon

13.

Which of the following bones is part of the leg?

a)

Tibia

b)

Radius

c)

Humerus

d)

Ulna

14.

What is the primary role of the vertebrae?

a)

To digest food

b)

To carry oxygen

c)

To make blood cells

d)

To protect the spinal cord

15.

Which of the following is a joint that allows for more movement?

a)

Vertebrae

b)

Skull

c)

Ribcage

d)

Shoulder