GCSE: Trivia Quiz On Human Skeletal System!

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GCSE: Trivia Quiz On Human Skeletal System! - Quiz

What do you know about the skeletal system? Do you think you know enough to pass this quiz? The skeletal system is the structure of the body. It consists of bones and other connective tissues that protect and support the body tissues and internal organs and provides parts that connect for muscles to make the motion. Taking the quiz will help you see how much you understand about the skeletal system.

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1.

The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

What works with the bones of your skeleton to make your body move?
- A.
  
  Blood
- B.
  
  Muscles
- C.
  
  Tissues
- D.
  
  Organs
3.

What is the function of the skeletal system?
- A.
  
  Support the body
- B.
  
  Give the body shape
- C.
  
  Work with muscles to move the body
- D.
  
  All of the above
4.

Which of the following connect bones to each other in the skeletal system?
- A.
  
  Tendons
- B.
  
  Ligaments
- C.
  
  Joints
- D.
  
  Biceps
5.

The joint in elbow, finger, and knee are examples of what?
- A.
  
  Sliding joint
- B.
  
  Ball and socket
- C.
  
  Hinge joint
- D.
  
  Saddle joint
6.

The tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects a muscle to a bone is known as a _____.
- A.
  
  Ligament
- B.
  
  Tendon
- C.
  
  Cartilage
- D.
  
  Joint
7.

Which mineral is important for bone growth and formation?
- A.
  
  Oxygen
- B.
  
  Silica
- C.
  
  Calcium
- D.
  
  Iron
8.

What part of the skeleton protects the heart?
- A.
  
  Skull
- B.
  
  Rib cage
- C.
  
  Pelvis
- D.
  
  Femur
9.

The patella is located in the:
- A.
  
  Thigh
- B.
  
  Skull
- C.
  
  Knee
- D.
  
  Foot
10.

Which of the following is an example of an immovable joint?
- A.
  
  Skull
- B.
  
  Ribs
- C.
  
  Knee
11.

Which is an example of a movable joint?
- A.
  
  Skull
- B.
  
  Ribs
- C.
  
  Knee
12.

The network of bones which form a rich frame to support the body, protect internal organs, generate red blood cells, and store calcium and phosphorus is called...
- A.
  
  Periosteum
- B.
  
  Skeletal muscles
- C.
  
  Skeletal system
- D.
  
  Osteoblasts