Exploring the Functions of the Skeletal System

What is one of the primary functions of the skeleton?

• To digest food

• To protect vital organs

• To produce hormones

• To regulate body temperature

Which section of the skeleton forms the main trunk of the body?

• Cranial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Thoracic skeleton

How many pairs of ribs are there in the human body?

• 16 pairs

• 14 pairs

• 12 pairs

• 10 pairs

What is the main function of the intervertebral discs?

• To store calcium

• To act as shock absorbers

• To produce red blood cells

• To protect the brain

Which bones form the shoulder girdle?

• Femur and tibia

• Ulna and carpals

• Humerus and radius

• Clavicles and scapulas

What is the name of the bone in the upper leg?

• Fibula

• Tibia

• Femur

• Humerus

What is the anatomical term for the shaft of a long bone?

• Periosteum

• Epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Medullary canal

What is the function of the periosteum?

• To store yellow marrow

• To cover the outside of the bone

• To line the medullary canal

• To produce red blood cells

Which type of joint is freely movable?

• Diarthrosis

• Amphiarthrosis

• Synarthrosis

• Cartilaginous

What is an example of an immovable joint?

• Sutures of the cranium

• Knee joint

• Shoulder joint

• Vertebrae