Quiz on the Human Skeleton and Locomotor System

What does the brain send instructions through?

• Peripheral nervous system

• Digestive system

• Central nervous system

• Respiratory system

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

• 180

• 206

• 150

• 250

What type of tissue holds joints in place?

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

• Muscle

• Tendons

Which of the following is a flat bone?

• Femur

• Sternum

• Patella

• Vertebra

What type of bone is the femur?

• Flat bone

• Short bone

• Long bone

• Irregular bone

Which bones provide stability and support?

• Flat bones

• All of the above

• Long bones

• Short bones

What type of joint is found in the skull?

• Fixed joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Flexible joint

• Semi-flexible joint

Which joint allows movement in different directions?

• Fixed joint

• Semi-flexible joint

• Hinge joint

• Flexible joint

What is the main function of the skeleton?

• To hold the body upright

• To digest food

• To pump blood

• To breathe

Which of the following is a long bone?

• Pelvis

• Scapula

• Humerus

• Sternum