Science Quiz on the Human Skeleton

How many bones are in a rib cage on each side?

• 6

• 10

• 12

Which part of the body does the spinal cord run through?

• Brain

• Vertebrae

• Hips

True or False: The skull is made up of only one bone.

• True

• False

Why is wearing a helmet important when doing sports like biking and skating?

• To look cool

• To protect the brain

• To make the head warm

What soft organs do bones protect inside our bodies?

• Lungs and liver

• Heart and brain

• Stomach and kidneys

What does the word "vertebrates" mean in the text?

• Animals with no bones

• Animals with a backbone

• Animals that can fly

• Animals that live in water

What does the word "pelvis" refer to in the text?

• Intestines

• Backbone

• Hip bones

What do you predict happens if someone bends, twists, or rolls their body?

• They will feel dizzy

• They may injure their spinal cord

• They will be more flexible

True or False: Bones can be moved around, unlike cartilage which cannot.

• True

• False

What does the word "cranium" mean in the text?

• The toe bones

• The skull

• The backbone