Science Bones
Compilation of questions about bones.
- 1.
How many bones are in the human body?
- A.
79
- B.
186
- C.
206
- D.
347
Correct Answer
C. 206 -
- 2.
Which of the following connect bones to each other in the skeletal system?
- A.
Tendons
- B.
Ligaments
- C.
Joints
- D.
Biceps
Correct Answer
B. Ligaments -
- 3.
The human skeleton is divided into how many distinct parts?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 4.
How many separate ribs can be found in the body?
- A.
18
- B.
20
- C.
22
- D.
24
Correct Answer
D. 24 -
- 5.
Which bone can be found in both the hand and the foot?
- A.
Tarsals
- B.
Carpals
- C.
Phalanges
- D.
Ulna
Correct Answer
C. Phalanges -
- 6.
How many sets of floating ribs do you have?
- A.
None
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1 -
- 7.
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
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 8.
What makes up the skeletal system?
- A.
Blood
- B.
Muscles
- C.
Bones
- D.
Tissues
Correct Answer
C. Bones -
- 9.
What is the job of the skull?
- A.
Pumps blood to the brain
- B.
Tells the brain what to do
- C.
Helps the body to make decision
- D.
Protects the brain
Correct Answer
D. Protects the brain -
- 10.
What works with the bones of your skeleton to make your body move?
- A.
Blood
- B.
Muscles
- C.
Tissues
- D.
Organs
Correct Answer
B. Muscles -
- 11.
Partly movable joints are places where bones can move a little. Which is an example of a partly movable joint?
- A.
Skull
- B.
Elbow joint
- C.
Rib
- D.
Knee joint
Correct Answer
C. Rib -
- 12.
There are three types of joints. What are they?
- A.
Immovable, stable, movable
- B.
Immobile, mobile, stable
- C.
Immovable, movable, partly movable
Correct Answer
C. Immovable, movable, partly movable -
- 13.
Which of the following is an example of an immovable joint?
- A.
Skull
- B.
Ribs
- C.
Knee
Correct Answer
A. Skull -
- 14.
Which is an ecample of a movable joint?
- A.
Skull
- B.
Ribs
- C.
Knee
Correct Answer
C. Knee -
- 15.
What are bones that make up your fingers called?
- A.
Metacarpals
- B.
Carpals
- C.
Phalanges
- D.
Ribs
Correct Answer
B. Carpals -
- 16.
How many bones are in the spine?
- A.
34
- B.
45
- C.
26
- D.
102
Correct Answer
C. 26 -
- 17.
Your bones will stop growing by the time you are:
- A.
25
- B.
30
- C.
35
- D.
45
Correct Answer
A. 25 -
- 18.
The patella is located in the:
- A.
Thigh
- B.
Skull
- C.
Knee
- D.
Foot
Correct Answer
C. Knee -
- 19.
The network of bones which form a rich frame to support the body, protect internal organs, generate red blood cells, ad store calcium and phosphorus
- A.
Periosteum
- B.
Skeletal muscles
- C.
Skeletal system
- D.
Osteoblasts
Correct Answer
C. Skeletal system -
- 20.
A place where two bones meet.
- A.
Hinge joint
- B.
Tendons
- C.
Muscle
- D.
Joint
Correct Answer
D. Joint -
- 21.
The joint in elbow, finger and knee are examples of what?
- A.
Sliding joint
- B.
Ball and socket
- C.
Hinge joint
- D.
Saddle joint
Correct Answer
C. Hinge joint -
- 22.
Soft tissues found inside some bones of the skeletal system.
- A.
Gliding joint
- B.
Bone marrow
- C.
Ligaments
Correct Answer
B. Bone marrow -
- 23.
The joint in the wrist and ankle are examples of what?
- A.
Sliding joint
- B.
Hinge joint
- C.
Ball and socket
- D.
Saddle joint
Correct Answer
A. Sliding joint -
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