Skeletal System Worksheet

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

• To produce red and white blood cells

• To aid in movement, support organs, and store minerals

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To regulate body temperature

Which is the type of bone found in the wrists and ankles?

• Long bones

• Flat bones

• Short bones

• Irregular bones

What is the process called when cartilage turns into bone?

• Growth

• Ossification

• Maturation

• Regeneration

What is a common characteristic of a greenstick fracture?

• The bone breaks and penetrates the skin

• The bone does not break completely

• It occurs only in children

• It happens in the skull

5. Which of the following is a symptom of a fracture?

• Fever

• Swelling and pain

• Cough

• Rash

Which type of muscle is under voluntary control and helps move bones?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Lymphatic muscle

Which of the following is a function of skeletal muscles?

• To protect organs

• To aid in digestion

• To aid in body movement

• To circulate blood

What type of muscle is found only in the heart?

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• None of the above

Which of these is not a characteristic of muscles?

• Contractibility

• Excitability

What type of injury is a strain?

• Injury to a muscle or tendon due to twisting or pulling

• Injury to a joint

• A fracture in the bone

• A deep cut