Structural Features
The 3 types of connective tissue in the skeleton
What is bone, cartilage and ligament
provides structure and support
what is the skeleton
This part of the joint absorbs impact
what is cartilage
found at the end of the spine
What is a tail bone
smallest bone
what is the ear(stirrup)
What are connective tissues made up of.
what is collagen fibers.
Can pull but not push
What are muscles
How can you tell if you have Osteoporosis
What is A bone density test
The structure of insects and arthropods
What is an exoskeleton
consists of 206 bones and over 650 muscles
what is the human musculoskeletal system
Holds bones together at the joints; made up of long fibres of collagen.
What is ligament.
This is protected by the skeleton
what is soft internal organs
lessens the risk of Osteoporosis
What is physical exercise
Animals that have musculoskeletal systems similar to ours.
What is a vertebrate
connects your femur, tibia, and patella.
what is the knee
Consists of cells in a matrix of minerals and collagen fibres
What is Bone
the use of skeletal muscles
What is body movement/walking
group of people are most susceptible to Osteoporosis
What is older women
has the same number of bones in the nephesh as a human
What is a giraffe
designed to handle consistent use and pressure
What are bones
Made up of special cells in a matrix of collagen fibres; provides support for bones and other tissues
What is cartilage.
less of an elastic, connects bones
what is tendon
A disease that involves loss of bone tissue, making them brittle and weak
What is Osteoporosis
The shell of Molluscs is made of this and it is a mineral found in human bones
What is calcium
holds your tongue in place, and is the only bone not connected to a joint.
What is hyoid bone.