Vocab
where two or more bones meet
joint
without bones your body would be similar to what substance?
gelatin or jelly
you are able to move because of ______ joints
movable
spongy, porous, honeycomb-like structure
spongy tissue
a break in a bone is called a
fracture
contains bones as well as other structures that connect and protect the bones that support other functions in the body.
skeletal system
when a person kicks a ball they are using what function of the skeletal system?
movement
bones that connect but dont move
immovable joints
Hard outer portions of the bones,dense web of fibers
compact tissue
how many albums does taylor swit have
10
membrane that surrounds the bone
Periosteum
list the four major functions of the skeletal system
support, movement, protection, production or storage
bones are connected to other bones by a tissue called
ligaments
Inside of the bone is a soft tissue called
bone marrow
explain arthritis
Disease where joints become irritated or inflamed.
flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones
bones store
fat and calcium
Name one movable joint.
fingers, hips, shoulders, elbows, knees and more.
When your born your bones are made mostly made of
Cartilage
explain osteoporosis
a disease that causes bones to weaken and become brittle
when bones weaken and come brittle
osteoporosis
bones are moved because they are attached to
muscles
name on immovable joint
produces cartilage that is eventually replaced about by bone
growth plate
what ages is arthritis most common
over the age of 50