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The Human Skeletal System

Biology

An overview of the skeletal system, its structure, functions, and role in human physiology.

Anatomy Human Body Science

10 Questions Easy Ages 8+ Jun 15, 2026

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1 From which language does the word 'skeletal' originate?

A Latin
B Greek
C French
D German

2 Approximately what percentage of body mass is accounted for by the skeleton?

A 5%
B 10%
C 20%
D 50%

3 What structures hold the skeleton together at the joints?

A Muscles
B Tendons
C Ligaments
D Cartilage

4 Which part of the body is protected by the skull?

A Heart
B Lungs
C Brain
D Stomach

5 What protects the spinal cord?

A Ribs
B Vertebrae
C Skull
D Pelvis

6 Which organs are protected by the rib cage?

A Brain and spinal cord
B Stomach and liver
C Heart and lungs
D Kidneys and bladder

7 Where are muscles primarily attached in the body?

A To other muscles
B To the skin
C To the bones
D To the nerves

8 What allows the body to move by connecting two or more bones?

A Ligaments
B Joints
C Tendons
D Marrow

9 Where are red and white blood cells produced?

A Bone marrow
B The heart
C The liver
D The lungs

10 Which minerals are stored in bone tissue?

A Iron and Zinc
B Calcium and Phosphorus
C Magnesium and Sodium
D Potassium and Iodine

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