The Cell
What is the smallest part of the human body; all living things are made of this?
A cell
What is the name of the muscle that we know as our bottom or butt?
Gluteus Maximus
Name one of functions of the muscular system.
Move, digest food, protect organs, produce heat, pump blood
This bone is the longest bone in the body.
The femur
The number of bones in the adult human body
There are 206 bones
What do we call the parts inside of a cell?
Organelles
What do we call the back of the arm?
Triceps
What is another name for a muscle cell?
Muscle Fiber
This is the scientific name for the skull
Cranium
The knee is this type of joint
Hinge joint
What is the brain of the cell called?
nucleus
If I wanted to make my front of thighs more tone, what muscle would I have to work?
Quads or Quadriceps
What are three types of muscles?
Smooth, cardiac and skeletal muscles.
Your ribs protect these major organs
Lungs and heart
This ropelike tissue connects muscles to bone
Tendon
What part of the cell breaks down the nutrients and make energy?
mitochondria
When people say they have a 6 pack, what muscle are they referring to?
Abs, or Abdominals
What happens when we don't use our muscles?
Atrophy.
The scientific name for your kneecap is this.
Patella
The strongest part of the bone that is made of collagen
Compact bone
What part of the cell protects the cell by destroying invaders?
Lysosomes
Name 3 upper body muscles
Biceps, Triceps, Deltoids, Pectoralis, Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Abs
When muscles work together but in the opposite direction, one relaxes and the other contracts?
Antagonistic
This set of bones work together to protect your spinal cord
Spine or spinal column
This part of the long bone is where blood is created
Bone marrow