bone struct
What is the hard outer layer of bone called
Compact bone
what’s a broken. Bone
fracture
What type of joint does not move
Immovable
What connects muscle to bone
Tendon
Name one mineral that helps keep bones strong
Calcium
What min gives bones their strength
Calcium
What part of the bone helps it grow longer during childhood
Growth plate
What type of joint allows the most movement
Ball+socket
What connects bone To bone
Ligament
What vitamin helps your body absorb calcium
Vitamin D
What is the soft tissue inside bones that makes blood cells
Marrow
What forms first at a break to stop bleeding
Clot
What joint is found in the knee
Hinge
What substance reduces friction inside joints
Synovial fluid
Why is exercise important for bones
It strengthens bones and helps keep them dense
What protien helps bones stay flexy
collagen
What cells break down old bone tissue
Osteo clots
What joint allows your head to turn side to side
Pivot
What type of joint allows movement in many directions
Ball+socket
What injury happens when a ligament is stretched or torn
Sprain
Name the three main layers of a bone
Periosteum, compact bone, and spongy (cancellous) bone
Explain the basic steps of how a bone heals after breaking
blood clot forms, a callus develops, and new bone hardens over time
Name and describe three different types of joints
Hinge (back-and-forth), ball-and-socket (many directions), pivot (rotating)
How do muscles, tendons, and joints work together to create movement
Muscles pull on bones through tendons, causing joints to move
List three ways to keep both bones and joints healthy
Eat healthy, exersice and avoid injuries