System
The tissue that connects bone to bone
What is a ligament?
A break in the bone caused by an injury
Give an example of a voluntary muscle movement.
Name the 3 types of muscles
What is skeletal, smooth, and cardiac?
When a bone is pushed out of its joint and can stretch or tear a ligament.
What is a dislocation?
This bone is the largest bone in your body
What is the femur?
The skeletal system provides
What is Protection, Support, Shape and Movement
Injury to the ligament connecting bones at a joint. Occurs when a ligament is stretched or twisted and causes swelling
What is a sprain?
Tissue in the center of some bones that makes millions of blood cells each day.
What is Bone Marrow?
Bones produce your body's
What is Red blood cells?
This condition results in brittle or porous bones. Can be caused by a long-term lack of nutrition or exercise
What is Osteoporosis?
What is the muscle that contracts throughout life to pump blood from the heart to the lungs and around the body?
What is cardiac muscle?
Your vertebrae protect your _________________.
What is spinal cord?
cushions where bones join. Covers bone ends.
What is cartilage?
How can we take care of our muscles and bones? (name two)
Having a diet rich in nutrients like protein, fiber, potassium, and vitamin C can keep your muscles strong.
Calcium can keep our bones strong.
Physical activity also helps keep muscles healthy.
Do flexibility exercises so you can move more easily and workout more safely
Having good posture: good posture means the bones and joints in your back stay in place and your muscles are being used properly