Without our skeletal system, our bodies would collapse on the floor like heaping piles of pink jelly. Each bone in our body has a function, and there’s quite a lot about bones than initially meets the eye.
How much do you know about your own skeletal system? Test your knowledge with our quiz!
Questions
How many bones are found in the adult human skeleton?
A.196
B.206
C.216
D.226
Which is the longest and strongest bone in our skeleton?
A.Femur
B.Humerus
C.Sternum
D.Ulna
What is the most commonly broken bone for children?
A.Wrist bones
B.Clavicle (collarbone)
C.Radius
D.Tibia
Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs, heart and major blood vessels?
A.Skull
B.Vertebrae
C.Rib cage
D.Pelvis
Located in your inner ear, this is the tiniest bone in your entire skeleton.
A.Hyoid
B.Metacarpal
C.Nasal bone
D.Stapes
The bones in this part of the skeleton protect the spinal cord.
A.Skull
B.Vertebrae
C.Rib cage
D.Pelvis
Which is an effective way to keep your bones strong and healthy?
A.Eat foods rich in calcium, e.g. sardines
B.Get enough vitamin D from food and sunlight
C.Do weight-bearing exercises, like walking
D.All of the above
This is a structure in which two bones meet.
A.Joint
B.Tendon
C.Muscle
D.Adipose tissue
Newborn babies actually have more bones than adults. As they grow up, these soft extra bones fuse and solidify into actual bone in a process known as…
A.desiccation
B.ossification
C.petrification
D.none of the above
This disorder refers to the inflammation of one or more joints, leading to pain when moving them.
A.Arthritis
B.Osteoporosis
C.Scoliosis
D.Fracture
When the amount of minerals in your bones is very low, it increases the likelihood for you to get fractures. This condition is known as…
A.arthritis
B.osteoporosis
C.scoliosis
D.None of the above
Which is not an example of an appendicular bone?
A.Radius
B.Fibula
C.Sternum
D.Tarsal
Which of these is not a function of the skeleton?
A.Protecting your vital organs
B.Producing blood cells
C.Storing and regulating your body’s minerals
D.None of the above
Your kneecap, which is flat and triangular with rounded edges, is also known as the…
A.femur
B.tibia
C.fibula
D.patella
On average, bones can take around _______ weeks to heal from fractures.
A.1-3
B.3-6
C.6-12
D.15-18