Skeletal System Quiz: How Many Bones Can You Name?

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Skeletal System Quiz: How Many Bones Can You Name?

Your bones do a lot more than just keep you standing tall. They protect your organs, help you move, store minerals, and even make blood cells inside the bone marrow. From the tiny bones in your ear to the strong femur in your leg, the skeletal system is both tough and fascinating. So, how well do you actually know your bones? Let’s find out!

What is the longest bone in the human body?

  • Spine

  • Arm bone

  • Shin bone

  • Femur (thigh bone)

What do ligaments do?

  • Join bones to bones

  • Carry blood

  • Join muscles to bones

  • Store fat

How many bones does an average adult have?

  • 106

  • 206

  • 306

  • 406

What are bones mostly made of?

  • Iron

  • Water only

  • Sugar

  • Calcium and minerals

Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

  • Ribs

  • Spine

  • Pelvis

  • Arms

Which part of the body protects the brain?

  • Spine

  • Ribs

  • Skull

  • Pelvis

Which part of the skeleton allows us to stand upright?

  • Skull

  • Ribs

  • Arms

  • Spine

What happens if bones don’t get enough calcium?

  • They become weak and brittle

  • They grow faster

  • They stop moving

  • They become stronger

What is the smallest bone in the body?

  • Bone in the hand

  • Nose bone

  • Stapes bone in the ear

  • Finger bone

What are joints?

  • Places where two bones meet

  • A type of muscle

  • Part of the brain

  • Blood vessels

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