Skeletal System Quiz with Verified Answers

Skeletal System Quiz with Verified Answers
What are the five functions of the Skeletal System? hint: S-M-P-S-P - Ans -Support,
Movement, Protection, Stores Minerals, Produces Blood Cells



How many bones are in the human body? - Ans -206



What are long bones? - Ans -Bones in the Arms and Legs



What are short bones? - Ans -Bones in your fingers and toes



What are flat bones? - Ans -Bones of the skull, hip, breastbone



What is the function of flat bones? - Ans -Protect an organ



What is the largest bone in the body? - Ans -femur



What are the parts of a bone? - Ans -Compact bone, Spongy Bone, Marrow Cavity,
Red Bone Marrow, Yellow Bone Marrow,and Cartilage



What part of the bone gives it its strength? - Ans -Compact Bone



What part of the bone is a strong tissue that is not as hard as bone, but is more flexible? -
Ans -Cartilage



What part of the bone is flexible bone tissue that contains many small spaces, like
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sponges? - Ans -Spongy Bone