Major Bones of the Body

Which of the following protects the major organs of the body?

• brain

• heart

• bones

• intestines

What body part is shown here?

• Muscles

• Skin

• Bones

• All the above

The skull, vertebrae, hips, ribs, arms, and legs are major ______ of the human body.

• muscles

• bones

• nerves

• cartilage

______ are connected to each other by cartilage and muscles.

• Blood vessels

• Bones

• Nerves

• Intestines

Which of the following bones has the primary purpose of protecting vital soft organs?

• Rib cage

• Ankle bones

• Arm Bones

• Jaw Bone

Which body system provides a framework that supports the body?

• skeletal

• muscular

• circulatory

• nervous

Which bone is known as the collarbone?

• Femur

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Humerus

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Femur

• Humerus

Which bone protects the brain?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Skull

• Pelvis

The bone that forms the base of the skull is called the:

• Mandible

• Maxilla

• Occipital bone

• Temporal bone