Do You Know The Human Skeleton?
Do you know about the human skeleton? Find out in this quiz! Good Luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Another name for the human skull is the cranium.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The skull is the cranium.Rate this question:
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- 2.
There are 20 pairs of ribs in the human body.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The human body only has 12 pairs of ribs.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the bone between your ribs called?
- A.
Pelvis
- B.
Sacrum
- C.
Sternum
Correct Answer
C. SternumExplanation
The bone between your ribs is called the sternum. The sternum is a flat bone located in the center of the chest. It connects to the ribs through cartilage and forms the front part of the rib cage. The sternum plays a crucial role in protecting the vital organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs. It also serves as an attachment point for various muscles and helps with the movement of the upper body.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The brain is inside what?The brain is located inside the _________.
Correct Answer
cranium
skull
headExplanation
"Cranium" is correct because your head isn't a very good answer but I'll let it slide. Also the scientific term is called the cranium.Rate this question:
- 5.
How may bones are in the human body?
- A.
216 bones
- B.
256 bones
- C.
I don't know.
Correct Answer
A. 216 bonesExplanation
Don't worry if you don't know it or picked the wrong answer, this is not a graded question.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The human head weighs how many pounds?
- A.
6 lbs.
- B.
More than 8 lbs.
- C.
Less than 8 lbs.
Correct Answer
B. More than 8 lbs.Explanation
This is a hard one don't worry. I still graded it though...Rate this question:
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