Human Skull and Skeletal System Quiz

The skull protects the brain from injury.

The adult human body has 206 bones.

The occipital bone is not a facial bone.

The paranasal sinuses in the skull contribute to voice resonance and lightening the skull.

The hinge joint allows movement of the head to nod up and down.

The primary function of the axial skeleton is providing support and protection.

The frontal bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

The clavicle is commonly referred to as the collarbone.

The mandible is the scientific name for the jawbone.

The human ribcage protects the heart and lungs.

The maxilla forms the foundation of the facial skeleton.

The primary function of the vertebral column is the protection of internal organs.

The forearm is made up of the radius and ulna bones.

The patella is found in the leg.

The joint between the skull and the first cervical vertebra is called the atlanto-occipital joint.

The scientific name for the shoulder blade is scapula.

The hyoid bone is responsible for supporting the tongue and allowing for swallowing.

The lumbar spine provides flexibility to the spine.

The hip joint is formed by the articulation of the femur and pelvis bones.

The femur is responsible for the production of red blood cells.

The sphenoid bone plays a role in vision.

The hyoid bone aids in speech and swallowing.

The sphenoid bone houses the pituitary gland.

The femur is commonly known as the thigh bone.

The primary function of the human skull is the protection of the brain.