Skeletal System

Question 1

which bone is typically known as the collarbone?

Answer 1

clavicle

Question 2

What is the primary function of the vertebrae?

Answer 2

protect the spinal chord

Question 3

name a bone apart of the arm which is also known as the ‘funny bone’

Answer 3

humerus

Question 4

what bone is the largest bone in the human body?

Answer 4

femur

Question 5

Which bones make up the shoulder joint?

Answer 5

clavicle, humerus, scapula

Question 6

Which bones form the knee joint?

Answer 6

femur, tibia, fibula, patella

Question 7

Which bone is known as the shin bone?

Answer 7

tibia

Question 8

What is the role of the carpals in the human body?

Answer 8

form the wrist

Question 9

Which bone is located at the back of the skeleton?

Answer 9

scapula

Question 10

Which side of the forearm is the ulna located?

Answer 10

inner side

Question 11

What type of joint is the hip joint?

Answer 11

ball and socket

Question 12

What is the axial skeleton?

Answer 12

upper skeleton including cranium, ribcage, vertebrae but not arms, legs, shoulders hips etc.

Question 13

What is the primary function of the ribs?

Answer 13

protect the lungs and heart

Question 14

Which bones make up the lower leg?

Answer 14

tibia and fibula

Question 15

What is the function of the patella?

Answer 15

Protect the knee joint

Question 16

What is the correct order of bones in the human leg, from top to bottom?

Answer 16

Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula

Question 17

Which bones articulate to form the shoulder joint?

Answer 17

Clavicle, Scapula, Humerus

Question 18

What is the common name for the patella?

Answer 18

knee cap

Question 19

Which bones are found in the wrist?

Answer 19

carpals

Question 20

Which bone is also known as the breastbone?

Answer 20

sternum

Question 21

What are the small bones in the fingers and toes called?

Answer 21

phalanges

Question 22

Which bones articulate to form the elbow joint?

Answer 22

Humerus, Radius, Ulna

Question 23

Which bone is located in the upper back and is also known as the shoulder blade?

Answer 23

scapula

Question 24

What are the bones in the palm of the hand called?

Answer 24

metacarpals

Question 25

Which bones provide support while standing?

Answer 25

femur and tibia

Question 26

What structure maintains our posture by keeping us upright?

Answer 26

Vertebrae

Question 27

Which organ is protected by the cranium?

Answer 27

Brain

Question 28

What connects muscles to bones, allowing for movement?

Answer 28

Tendons

Question 29

Which mineral is stored in long bones to maintain bone strength?

Answer 29

Calcium

Question 30

Where are blood cells produced in the skeletal system?

Answer 30

Bone marrow

Question 31

What type of movement does the femur provide at the hip and knee joint?

Answer 31

Powerful leg movements

Question 32

Which structure protects the CNS?

Answer 32

Vertebrae

Question 33

What is the primary function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Answer 33

Hold bones together

Question 34

What holds bones together and what holds muscles and bones together?

Answer 34

ligaments - holds bones together tendons - holds muscles and bones together

Question 35

What mineral stored in long bones is important for energy production?

Answer 35

Phosphorus

Question 36

What type of bones are responsible for creating blood cells?

Answer 36

Long bones

Question 37

What function of the skeletal system allows us to stand upright?

Answer 37

Support

Question 38

What is the primary function of the rib cage?

Answer 38

Protection

Question 39

Which bone allows for flexing and extending the arm at the elbow joint?

Answer 39

Humerus