Skin
The outer layer of skin, consisting of dead cells on the surface and living cells underneath
Epidermis
The two minerals give bones strength
Calcium and phosphorus
Skeletal muscles that contract and relax under conscious control
Voluntary muscles
Disease in which calcium is removed from the bones faster than it can be replaced
Osteoporosis
The study of the shape and structure of an organism and its parts
Anatomy
The inner, thicker layer of the skin, consisting mostly of connective tissues and containing structures like blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands
Dermis
Name three functions of skeletal system.
support and movement, protection, mineral storage and blood cell production
Muscles do not require conscious thought
Involuntary muscles
Name at least two functions of skin.
Sensation, protection, temperature regulation and making vitamin D.
The study of the functions of a living organism and its parts
Physiology
A dark pigment gives human skin its color
melanin
Where are blood cells produced?
Red bone marrow
Bands of connective tissue that connect muscles to bones
Tendons
Tough, flexible bands that connect bones to other bones
Ligaments
Anatomical term meaning "upward, toward the head”
Superior
What is included in the integumentary system?
Skin, hair, and nails
The hard covering on the surface of bones
Periosteum
Two examples of smooth muscle
stomach, intestines, blood vessels, urinary bladder, and in the eyes (regulating the size of the pupils)
The sternum is ____ to the scapula.
anterior, posterior, superior, or inferior
Anterior
Anatomical term meaning "toward the back”
Posterior
Layer below the skin consisting of loosely arranged fat cells and fibers that attach the skin to the muscles underneath.
Subcutaneous layer
The fundamental unit of bone, consisting of living blood cells and nonliving material forming circular layers around blood vessels
Osteons
How do muscles get the energy they need to function?
Muscle cells perform cellular respiration to convert the stored energy of glucose to the usable energy of ATP
Which of these bones is not a part of the arm?
Humerus, ulna, radius, tarsals
Tarsals
Type of tissue that lines the internal and external surfaces of the body.
Epithelial tissue