Functions of Bones
Allows Movement
Points at which bones meet are called?
Joints
Strong, flexible tissue that provides cushioning at your joint
Cartilage
Break in the bones caused by injury
Fracture
Physically
Your vertebrae ______ _______ for your head and neck
Provides Support
Move in one directions (Elbows and knees)
Hinge Joints
The ACL is an example of what type of connective tissue?
Ligament
Bone is pushed out of its joint, usually stretching or tearing a ligament
Dislocation
Eat foods high in ______ and phosphorus
calcium
Your skull _______ your brain. Your ribs ______ your lungs and heart.
protects
Move in all directions, allowing rotation (hips and shoulders)
Ball and Socket Joints
Nose and ears are examples of what type of connective tissue
Cartilage
Stretching or twisting of ligaments in a joint, causing swelling
Sprain
sit, stand and walk with ______ posture
straight
Red and white blood cells are formed by ________, a tissue in the center of some bones.
Marrow
Moves from side to side, up and down and allows for limited rotation (between the neck and head)
Pivot Joint
Strong cords of tissue that connect the bones to each joint
Ligaments
Sideways curvature of the spine. Most cases, the cause is unknown
Scoliosis
Pay attention to your ______
Bones store ________, such as calcium and phosphorus, for use when needed by the body
minerals
Enables bones to slide over one another (wrist and ankles)
Gliding Joints
Tough bands of tissue that attache your muscles to bones
Tendons
Characterized by brittle and porous bones. Develops because of long term deficiencies of calcium and certain hormones, vitamin D and lack of exercise.
Osteoporosis
how many bones in the human body?
206