Understanding the Skeletal System

What is the main function of the axial skeleton?

• To provide movement

• To protect vital organs

• To store minerals

• To produce blood cells

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Humerus

• Sternum

What type of joint is the knee?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Fixed joint

Which part of the skeleton includes the skull?

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Pelvic girdle

• Thoracic cage

What is the primary function of red bone marrow?

• To protect the brain

• To provide structural support

• To produce blood cells

• To store fat

Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Sternum

• Rib

• Vertebrae

• Femur

Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?

• Skull

• Humerus

• Femur

• Clavicle

What is the function of yellow bone marrow?

• To provide movement

• To store fat

• To protect the heart

• To produce blood cells

Which type of joint is found in the shoulder?

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

• Fixed joint

What is the primary function of the rib cage?

• To store calcium

• To protect the heart and lungs

• To produce red blood cells

• To support the body