The Human Skeleton

What is the spine mostly made up of?

• A set of small bones.

• One long flexible bone.

• Rings of muscle.

Which of these is not one of the functions of a skeleton?

• to protect vital organs

• to support the body

• to digest food

What is the longest bone in the human skeleton?

• spine

• patella

• femur

Where in the body can you find a ball and socket joint?

• shoulders

• knees

• fingers

What is the common name for an image of the bones inside a body?

• photocopy

• picture

• x-ray

How many bones make up a typical adult human skeleton?

• 182

• 206

• 304

Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs and heart?

• ribcage

• spine

What works together with the bones to help humans move?

• veins and arteries

• joints and muscles

• skin and hair

‘Babies have more bones than adults.’ True or false?

• true

• false