Year 4 Humans Quiz

What is the function of the skull in the human skeleton?

• To protect the brain

• To support the arms

• To help in digestion

• To store minerals

How many bones does an adult human skeleton usually have?

• 106

• 206

• 256

• 306

What is the primary function of the ribcage?

• To protect the heart and lungs

• To aid in breathing

• To support the skull

• To help in movement

Which part of the human skeleton is involved in protecting the spinal cord?

• Femur

• Skull

• Ribcage

• Spine

What is the function of the pelvis in a skeleton?

• To protect the brain

• To support the spinal column

• To connect the leg bones to the spine

• To store minerals

Which part of the skeleton is primarily responsible for protecting the heart and lungs?

• Skull

• Spine

• Ribcage

• Femur

What is an exoskeleton?

• A skeleton on the outside of the body.

• A skeleton on the inside of the body.

• A living thing without a skeleton.

Which of the following animals does NOT have an exoskeleton?

• Spider

• Snail

• Bird

• Crab

Add the labels to the diagram of the skeleton.

d

c

e

b

a

femur

ribcage

skull

pelvis

spine

Match the following skeletons to the correct animal label.

• cat

• 
• frog

• 
• snake

• 
• turtle

• 
• fish

• 

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