Quiz on the Skeletal System

All of these are the main functions of the skeleton except...

• To support the body

• • To protect some of the vital organs of the body

• To help the body move

• To digest food

Which bone is the longest and strongest in the body?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Radius

• Ribcage

What protects the brain?

• Ribcage

• Skull

• Sternum

• Vertebrae

What type of tissue connects muscles to bones?

• Bone

• Bone Marrow

• Muscles

• Tendon

Which bones protect the spinal cord?

• Clavicle

• Ribs

• Skull

• Vertebrae

I have a pain in my collarbone. What is the other name for collarbone?

• Clavicle

• Kneecap

• Patella

• Sternum

Which bones are involved in the movement of the arm?

• Femur, tibia, and fibula

• Humerus, radius, and ulna

• Skull, ribcage, spine

• Spine, clavicle, and sternum

What is the role of calcium in the skeletal system?

• To connect muscles

• To help bones repair

• To produce blood cells

• To provide energy

What is the smallest bone in the body?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Ossicles

• Tibia

What does the ribcage protect?

• Brain

• Kidneys

• Heart and Lungs

• Spinal Cord