WHAT covers the ends of bones in a joint, helping them move smoothly without rubbing.
Cartilage
The stomach is ....................... to the lungs in the human body.
inferior
A muscle on the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow and helps rotate the forearm.
Biceps brachii
The doctor reviewed several DIAGNOSIS before deciding which treatment plan was most accurate.
diagnoses
WHAT connects a muscle to a bone, allowing the muscle to move the skeleton.
A tendon
The .................. side of the hand is the part you see when your palm faces down.
dorsal
One of the quadriceps muscles on the front of the thigh; it straightens the knee and helps lift the leg at the hip.
Rectus femoris
During the surgery, the surgeon checked both ILEUM to make sure there were no signs of inflammation.
ilea
WHAT holds bones together at a joint and keeps the joint stable.
A ligament
The cut was only ...................... , so it did not damage any deeper tissues.
superficial
A strong jaw muscle used for chewing; it raises the lower jaw.
Masseter
Oxygen moves from the ALVEOLUS into the bloodstream when we breathe in.
alveoli
The knee WHAT allows the leg to bend and straighten during walking.
joint
The ........................ part of the knee is where the kneecap is located.
anterior
A circular muscle around the eye that closes the eyelids.
Orbicularis oculi
The VERTEBRA protect the spinal cord and allow the back to bend and twist.
vertebrae
WHAT (2 words) supports and protects different parts of the body, including muscles and organs.
Connective tissue
The elbow is ........................ to the wrist because it is closer to the body.
proximal
A neck muscle that turns the head and helps bend it forward.
Sternocleidomastoid
In medical textbooks, the APPENDIX often include diagrams and extra explanations.
appendices