Human Skeleton Quiz

How many bones are there in an adult human skeleton?

• 206

• 150

• 250

• 180

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• Skull

• Femur

• Rib

• Spine

What part of the skeleton protects the brain?

• Spine

• Skull

• Ribcage

• Pelvis

Which of the following bones is part of the arm?

• Patella

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Scapula

What is the function of the ribcage?

• To help us walk

• To protect the heart and lungs

• To support the head

• To allow us to bend

Which bone is known as the collarbone?

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Radius

• Fibula

What type of joint allows for movement in many directions, like in the shoulder?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Fixed joint

What connects bones to muscles?

• Cartilage

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Joints

Which bone is found in the leg?

• Radius

• Ulna

• Femur

• Carpal

What do we call the places where two bones meet?

• Joints

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

• Muscles