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Skeletal and Muscular System Quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many bones make up the human skeleton?

a)

106

b)

206

c)

306

d)

406

2.

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

a)

Movement

b)

Shape & Support

c)

Blood Production

d)

Digestion

3.

The cranium protects which organ?

a)

Lungs

b)

Brain

c)

Heart

d)

Spine

4.

The rib cage protects the…

a)

Brain

b)

Heart and lungs

c)

Kidneys

d)

Stomach

5.

Which type of bone acts as a lever to create movement?

a)

Short

b)

Flat

c)

Long

d)

Irregular

6.

Which of these is an example of a long bone?

a)

Patella

b)

Femur

c)

Sternum

d)

Scapula

7.

Which bone classification provides protection for internal organs?

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Flat

d)

Round

8.

Which bone is classified as a short bone?

a)

Radius

b)

Talus

c)

Humerus

d)

Clavicle

9.

Which bone is part of the flat bones?

a)

Cranium

b)

Ulna

c)

Fibula

d)

Femur

10.

What is another name for the clavicle?

a)

Collarbone

b)

Breastbone

c)

Hipbone

d)

Jawbone

11.

The sternum is also called the…

a)

Collarbone

b)

Breastbone

c)

Tailbone

d)

Shinbone

12.

Which bone is the longest and strongest in the body?

a)

Tibia

b)

Femur

c)

Humerus

d)

Fibula

13.

The patella is also known as the…

a)

Shinbone

b)

Kneecap

c)

Tailbone

d)

Ankle bone

14.

The pelvis belongs to which classification of bone?

a)

Short

b)

Long

c)

Flat

d)

Round

15.

What is another name for the coccyx?

a)

Tailbone

b)

Hip bone

c)

Collarbone

d)

Kneecap

16.

The backbone is made up of…

a)

24 vertebrae in adults

b)

33 vertebrae in adults

c)

26 ribs

d)

12 flat bones

17.

Babies are born with how many vertebrae?

a)

22

b)

24

c)

28

d)

33

18.

Which bone protects the chest organs and forms the front of the rib cage?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Clavicle

d)

Tibia

19.

Which bone connects the shoulder joint to the sternum?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Scapula

c)

Humerus

d)

Ulna

20.

What happens to the ribcage when you inhale?

a)

Contracts inward

b)

Moves up and out

c)

Stays in place

d)

Expands sideways

21.

Name the four main functions of the human skeleton.

4 lines
22.

How many flat bones are fused together to form the skull?

4 lines
23.

What is the largest bone in the human body?

4 lines
24.

Which bone is also called the kneecap?

4 lines
25.

What is the main function of long bones?

4 lines
26.

Give two examples of short bones.

4 lines
27.

Which classification does the sternum belong to?

4 lines
28.

Explain why posture is important for skeletal health.

4 lines
29.

Name one bone that protects internal organs.

4 lines
30.

What happens to some vertebrae in babies as they grow into adults?

4 lines
31.

Muscles are made from thousands of…

a)

Cells

b)

Fibres

c)

Bones

d)

Ligaments

32.

What ability do muscle fibres have that produces movement?

a)

Fusion

b)

Expansion

c)

Contraction

d)

Rotation

33.

When muscles stretch and tighten, they help us…

a)

Sleep

b)

Make movements

c)

Digest food

d)

Produce blood

34.

Which is the smallest muscle in the human body?

a)

Ear muscle

b)

Finger muscle

c)

Eye muscle

d)

Nose muscle

35.

Which of these is NOT a function of muscles?

a)

Good posture

b)

Circulating blood

c)

Producing red blood cells

d)

Making movements

36.

What are muscles that work without conscious thought called?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

c)

Skeletal

d)

Cardiac

37.

Which of these is an example of an involuntary muscle?

a)

Biceps

b)

Heart

c)

Triceps

d)

Hamstrings

38.

Which type of muscles move when your brain sends signals to them?

a)

Cardiac

b)

Involuntary

c)

Voluntary

d)

Reflex

39.

Throwing a ball uses which type of muscle?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Involuntary

c)

Cardiac

d)

Reflex

40.

Which muscle type beats independently without conscious control?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Cardiac

c)

Smooth

d)

Voluntary

41.

Muscles help maintain…

a)

Posture

b)

Digestion

c)

Skeleton fusion

d)

Breathing only

42.

Which muscle type is controlled consciously?

a)

Smooth

b)

Skeletal

c)

Cardiac

d)

Involuntary

43.

Which organ does the rib cage protect while muscles assist in breathing?

a)

Heart

b)

Brain

c)

Kidneys

d)

Spine

44.

Which muscles are found in the stomach and intestines?

a)

Skeletal

b)

Smooth

c)

Voluntary

d)

Cardiac

45.

Which muscle type helps pump blood through the body?

a)

Smooth

b)

Skeletal

c)

Cardiac

d)

Reflex

46.

Muscles in our body help circulate…

a)

Oxygen

b)

Blood

c)

Nutrients

d)

Bones

47.

What happens when a muscle contracts?

a)

It lengthens

b)

It shortens

c)

It breaks

d)

It expands permanently

48.

Muscles are attached to bones by…

a)

Ligaments

b)

Tendons

c)

Cartilage

d)

Fibula

49.

Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movement?

a)

Smooth

b)

Skeletal

c)

Involuntary

d)

Cardiac

50.

The muscles in your ear are an example of…

a)

The smallest muscles

b)

The strongest muscles

c)

Voluntary muscles

d)

Reflex muscles

51.

Define muscles in your own words.

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52.

What is the function of muscle fibres?

4 lines
53.

Give one example of an involuntary muscle.

4 lines
54.

Give one example of a voluntary muscle.

4 lines
55.

How do muscles help us maintain posture?

4 lines
56.

What role do muscles play in blood circulation?

4 lines
57.

What happens when a muscle contracts?

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58.

Why is the heart considered an involuntary muscle?

4 lines
59.

Which muscle type helps with digestion?

4 lines
60.

Explain how muscles and bones work together to create movement.

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