Bones
skeleton
A joint that allows movement in nearly all directions is known as a _________ joint.
ball and socket
Tissue that moves a part of the human body is known as _________.
muscle
hard living tissue that supports the body
bones
Identify the location of the skull
points to head
The 33 bones in the back that protect the spinal cord are known as the
vertebrae
An immovable joint can be found in the ________.
skull
True or false.
When a skeletal muscle contracts, it pulls on a ligament to move a bone.
false
strong tissue that is softer and more bendable than bone
cartilage
identify the location of the vertebrae
points to back and spinal column
Some bones are filled with a soft jelly-like material that produces new blood cells. It is called the _________.
Marrow
A joint that allows only back and forth movement is a ______________ joint.
hinge
Muscles that you cannot control are known as ______________.
Involuntary Muscles
A band of tissue that provides both strength and support to a joint
ligament
Identify the location of the sternum
points to sternum
A crack or break in a bone happens when a bone is put under too much pressure and is known as a _________.
fracture
A joint that allows only side to side movement is known as a _____ joint.
pivot
Muscles that you can control are known as _____________.
voluntary muscles
band of tissue that connects muscle to bone
tendon
Identify the location of the pelvis
identifies pelvis
True or False:
God designed bones to store minerals and release them into the rest of the body.
True
An injury to the ligaments and blood vessels that happens when a joint is twisted too hard is known as a _______.
Sprain
Healthy bones and muscles are maintained with _________________ and_____________.
proper nutrition and exercise
The large upper leg bone that is known for its strength and size is called the
femur
Identify the location of the patella
points to knee