Skeletal System Quiz

What is one of the functions of the skeletal system?

• Produces hormones

• Provides structure

• Regulates temperature

• Filters blood

Which part of the skeleton makes up the main trunk or center of the body?

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Cranial skeleton

• Peripheral skeleton

What does the appendicular skeleton include?

• Skull and spinal column

• Pelvic girdle and leg bones

• Sternum and ribs

• Cranium and mandible

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

• Allows for movement

• Holds you upright and protects vital organs

• Produces red blood cells

• Stores minerals

Which of the following is a part of the axial skeleton?

• Arm bones

• Pectoral girdle

• Vertebrae

• Pelvic girdle

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

• 206

• 210

• 200

• 215

Which type of bone is longer than it is wide and includes arm and leg bones?

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Long bone

• Irregular bone

Which bone is an example of a long bone in the arm?

• Femur

• Ulna

• Tibia

• Vertebrae

What is the function of flat bones?

• Support the body

• Protect tissues and organs

• Allow movement

• Store minerals

Which of the following is an example of an irregular bone?

• Tibia

• Ribs

• Vertebrae

• Carpals