Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Multiple Choice
  • A. To protect the internal organs
  • B. To provide support for the body
  • C. To produce red blood cells
  • D. To regulate hormones

True or False: The skeletal system consists of bones, cartilage, and ligaments.

• True/False
  • True
  • False

Fill in the blank: The 206 bones in the human body are held together by ___________.

• Fill in the Blank
  • Ligaments

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• Short Answer
  • The femur is the largest bone in the human body.

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Skeletal System Practice Sheet

Questions

1. What is the main purpose of the skeletal system? A. To provide structure and support for the body B. To provide protection for the organs C. To produce red blood cells D. To store minerals

2. What is the name of the longest bone in the human body? A. Femur B. Tibia C. Humerus D. Ulna

3. What type of joint allows for movement in multiple directions? A. Ball and socket joint B. Hinge joint C. Pivot joint D. Fixed joint

4. What is the name of the membrane that covers the outside of bones? A. Periosteum B. Endosteum C. Cartilage D. Synovial fluid

5. What type of cells are responsible for the formation of bones? A. Osteoblasts B. Osteocytes C. Osteoclasts D. Chondrocytes

6. True or False: The skeletal system is made up of 206 bones. True/False

7. What is the name of the joint that connects the shoulder blade to the humerus? A. Elbow joint B. Knee joint C. Shoulder joint D. Hip joint

8. True or False: Bones are living tissues. True/False

Answer Key

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. True
7. C
8. True