Skeletal System

What does the skull protect?

• Eyes

• Heart

• Brain

• Blood

The substance inside of bones that make blood cells is called...

• ligaments

• tendons

• bone marrow

• compact bone

This bone protects the brain from injury

• mandible

• femur

• rib cage

• cranium

Any place where two or more bones meet is called a

• ligament

• joint

• bone

• cartilage

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Protect internal organs

• remove waste

• provide structure and support

• help allow movement

An adult human skeleton has ______ bones

• 250

• 306

• 1,004

• 206

Which other body system does the skeletal system work with to allow movement?

• digestive

• muscular

• integumentary

• excretory

When you stand up nice and tall your bones prevent you from falling over. Which function of the skeletal system is this?

• Mobility

• Support

• Protection

• Bones

Who has more bones?

• A baby

• An adult

• An elderly person

• They all have the same amount

What is another name for your backbone?

• Femur

• Spine

• Cartilage

• Skull