Skeletal System Quiz

Which bone is known as the collarbone?

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Sternum

• Humerus

What is the primary function of the rib cage?

• Support movement

• Protect internal organs

• Produce blood cells

• Store minerals

How many bones are there in the adult human skeleton?

• 206

• 208

• 210

• 212

Which component of a synovial joint reduces friction between the bones?

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Synovial fluid

• Ligament

What type of movement is allowed by a hinge joint?

• Rotational

• Gliding

• Flexion and extension

• Circumduction

Which joint allows for the widest range of movement?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Fixed joint

Which bone is known as the thigh bone?

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Femur

• Patella

What is the function of ligaments in a synovial joint?

• Connect muscle to bone

• Connect bone to bone

• Produce synovial fluid

• Cushion the joint

Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Vertebrae

• Radius

What type of joint is the elbow?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Fixed joint