Skeleton worksheet

Skeletal worksheet

1. Describe the 4 functions of bones
Answer: supporting the bones, protecting internal organs, provide muscle attachment, produce blood cells.

2. How many bones are there in the human body?
Answer: 206

3. What are the two divisions of the skeletal system? Name 5 specific bones in each division.
Answer: Axial system- skull, pelvis, ribs, coccyx, sacrum, Appendicular skeleton- phalanges, patella, and tibia.

4. What bones make up the upper arm?
Answer: Scapula, humerus

5. What makes up the face?
Answer: skull

6. Name two bones that protect vital internal organs.
Answer: skull, rib cage

7. Bone in the forearm
Answer: radius

8. What bone is moveable for the back muscles to attach to?
Answer: Scapula

9. Shin bone
Answer: tibia