Do You Know The Human Skeleton?

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    Another name for the human skull is the cranium.

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Do you know about the human skeleton? Find out in this quiz! Good Luck!

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  • 2. 

    The brain is inside what?The brain is located inside the _________.

    Explanation
    "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.

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  • 3. 

    What is the bone between your ribs called?

    • Pelvis

    • Sacrum

    • Sternum

    Correct Answer
    A. Sternum
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    There are 20 pairs of ribs in the human body.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The human body only has 12 pairs of ribs.

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  • 5. 

    How may bones are in the human body?

    • 216 bones

    • 256 bones

    • I don't know.

    Correct Answer
    A. 216 bones
    Explanation
    Don't worry if you don't know it or picked the wrong answer, this is not a graded question.

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  • 6. 

    The human head weighs how many pounds?

    • 6 lbs.

    • More than 8 lbs.

    • Less than 8 lbs.

    Correct Answer
    A. More than 8 lbs.
    Explanation
    This is a hard one don't worry. I still graded it though...

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