Human Skeletal Structure Quiz

Explore osteology with 17 questions on bones, joints, and functions. Assess your understanding of the human skeletal system.

#1

Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?

Femur
Humerus
Clavicle
Radius
#2

What is the main function of the ribcage?

Supporting body weight
Protecting internal organs
Facilitating movement
Storing minerals
#3

What is the purpose of the skeletal system in the human body?

To produce hormones
To facilitate digestion
To provide structural support
To regulate body temperature
#4

Which bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets?

Mandible
Temporal bone
Maxilla
Frontal bone
#5

Which bone is the longest in the human body?

Humerus
Femur
Radius
Ulna
#6

What is the function of the spinal column (vertebral column) in the skeletal system?

Protection of the heart
Facilitation of breathing
Support of the head
Protection of the spinal cord
#7

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Femur
Scapula
Vertebra
Radius
#8

What is the scientific name for the shinbone?

Femur
Humerus
Tibia
Fibula
#9

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

To store minerals
To provide flexibility
To produce blood cells
To connect muscles to bones
#10

Which bone is responsible for supporting the body's weight when sitting?

Femur
Tibia
Radius
Fibula
#11

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

Clavicle
Femur
Vertebra
Scapula
#12

What is the primary mineral stored in bones?

Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Sodium
#13

Which joint allows movement in multiple directions, such as the shoulder joint?

Hinge joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#14

What is the purpose of the synovial fluid in joints?

To provide structural support
To reduce friction
To transport nutrients
To store energy
#15

Which joint is responsible for the movement of the head to nod up and down?

Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Saddle joint
Ball-and-socket joint
#16

Which type of joint allows movement in only one plane, such as the elbow joint?

Pivot joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Hinge joint
Gliding joint
#17

What is the purpose of the bursae in the skeletal system?

Facilitate muscle contractions
Reduce friction in joints
Store minerals
Provide structural support

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