Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Support and protection

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Respiration

How many bones are there normally in the human skeleton?

• 150

• 206

• 300

• 180

Which part of the skeleton includes the limbs?

• Vertebral

• Cranial

• Axial

• Appendicular

What is the function of red bone marrow?

• Stores fat

• Produces blood cells

• Protects organs

• Supports muscles

What type of joint is found in the shoulder?

• Saddle

• Pivot

• Hinge

• Ball & Socket

What is the name of the bone that forms the forehead?

• Parietal

• Frontal

• Temporal

• Occipital

Which bone is known as the collar bone?

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Humerus

• Femur

What is the name of the only moveable bone in the skull?

• Vomer

• Zygomatic

• Maxilla

• Mandible

What is the process of bone tissue formation called?

• Osteoporosis

• Resorption

• Calcification

• Ossification

Which type of bone tissue is strong and solid?

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Cartilage

• Marrow