Skeletal System Quiz

How many bones make up the adult human skeleton?

• 206

• 306

• 216

• 316

One function of the skeletal system is to make red blood cells. Where are red blood cells produced?

• Compact Bone

• Yellow Bone Marrow

• Red Bone Marrow

• Spongey Bone

What do the rib cage and other bones provide for vital organs?

• Support

• Structure

• Movement

• Protection

What is the name of a place where two bones connect?

• Joint

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Vertebrae

The common name for this bone is "skull." What is its scientific name?

• Brain

• Cerebrum

• Cranium

• Medulla Oblongata

What type of joint are the human shoulders and hips?

• Ball and Socket

• Fixed

• Hinge

• Pivot

What is the longest bone in the human body?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Ulna

What is the scientific name for the kneecap?

• Clavicle

• Fibula

• Patella

• Sternum

What connects bone to bone?

• Cartilage

• Ligaments

• Minerals

• Tendons

What bones are in feet?

• Carpals

• Metatarsals

• Phalanges

• Tarsals