Skeletal System

What fills the hollow of most bones?

• bone blood

• bone marrow

• spongy bone

What is the main function of bone marrow?

• producing blood cells

• supporting internal organs

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Bones store calcium.

• True

• false

Bones, cartilage and _________make up the three components of the skeletal system.

• muscles

• ligaments

• pump

The axial skeleton consists of the skull, spine and

• arms

• feet

• ribs

What can you infer from the fact that babies have more bones than adults?

• Some babies bones fuse together as they grow

• adult skeletons are weaker

• babies shed some of their bones

The spine is made up of ring-shaped bones called.....

• tendons

• vertebrae

Which characteristic of the spine makes walking more comfortable?

• length

• weight

• shape

Where are ligaments found in the body?

• between muscle and bone

• in between bones

What is the primary function of the human skeletal system?

• Support and protect the body

• Produce hormones

• Digest food

• Regulate body temperature