Human Skeletal System Functions

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How many bones are there in an adult human skeleton?

  • 206 (correct)
  • 300
  • More than 300
  • Less than 206

What is the primary function of the human skeletal system?

  • To produce blood cells
  • To allow movement of the body
  • To provide structure to the body (correct)
  • To store minerals like calcium

Which part of the skull is movable?

  • Ears
  • Nose bones
  • Eye sockets
  • Lower jawbone (correct)

What is the function of the sockets in the skull?

<p>Protecting the delicate organs like eyes, nose, ears, and mouth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what part of the body are more than half of the bones located in an adult human?

<p>Arms and legs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the smallest bone in the human body?

<p>Stapes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of bones in a newborn baby's body?

<p>More than 300 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of ribs are there in the human body?

<p>12 pairs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ribcage?

<p>Protecting the heart and lungs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the bone is responsible for forming new blood cells?

<p>Bone marrow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for the backbone or spine?

<p>Vertebral column (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which girdle connects the spine with the hind limbs and protects organs like kidneys and urinary bladder?

<p>Pelvic girdle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the shoulder girdle or pectoral girdle?

<p>Supporting the bones of the arms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"There are 2 bones in an adult human body" - Fill in the blanks with correct number.

<p>&quot;206&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is known as the powerful thigh bone and is the longest bone in the human body?

<p>Femur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a bone is very strong and hard?

<p>Compact bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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