A
A group of bones forming the frame for the body
Skeleton
The 33 bones in the back that protect the spinal cord are the
Vertebrae
Bones have a hard outer layer and then a layer of what kind of bone
light, spongy
Some bones are filled with soft jelly-like material that produces new blood cells called
Marrow
An immovable joint can be found in the
Skull
A joint that allows only back-and-forth movement is a
A joint that allows movement in many directions is a
Ball and socket joint
Tissue that moves a part of the human body is called a
muscle
A mineral that makes your bones strong and hard
Healthy bones and muscles are maintained by
Getting proper nutrition and exercise
An injury to the ligaments and blood vessels that happens when a joint is twisted too far is a
Sprain
A crack or break in a bone that happens when a bone is put under too much pressure is a
True or False: God designed bones to store minerals and release them to the rest of the body.
True
True or False: When a skeletal muscle contracts, it pulls on a ligament to move a bone.
False
True or False: Muscles that you cannot control are called involuntary muscles
Leg muscles are examples of involuntary muscles
False
What is the band of tissue that provides both strength and support to a joint
Ligament
This strong tissue is softer and more bendable than bone
Cartilage
What is an injury to ligaments and blood vessels that happen when a joint is twisted too hard
Sprain
Ligament
Band band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone
Tendon
A crack or break in a bone that happens when a bone is put under too much pressure.
What is damage to a muscle called
What bone is in the center of your chest and connects your ribs
Sternum