Skeletal System
These are the points at which bones meet
what are joints?
This type of muscle is found only in the walls of the heart
what is cardiac muscle?
this system consists of organs and tissues that transport essential materials to the body cells and remove their waste products
what is the circulatory/cardiovascular system?
the specialized cells that make up the nervous system
what are nuerons?
this is a fluid produced by the salivary glands
what is saliva?
these are strong cords that connect the bones in each joint
what are ligaments?
these muscles found on your upper arm bends your arm at the elbow joint
what are the biceps?
this is a blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart to other parts of the body
what are arteries?
the largest ad most complex part of the nervous system. This organ receives and interprets sensory messages and sends responses.
what is the brain?
this organ produces bile
what is the liver?
these are tough bands of tissue that attach your muscles to bones
what are tendons?
this occurs when a muscle remains contracted and is unable to relax
what is cramping?
these are microscopic air sacs in the lungs
what are alveoli?
this part of the nervous system is composed of neurons and nerves associated with particular muscles, organs and functions
what is the spinal cord?
this organ stores bile
what is the gallbladder?
this is the tissue found in the center of SOME bones
what is marrow?
this occurs when a muscle has been torn away from the bone or has been damaged within itself
what is a pulled/ torn muscle?
influenza, bronchitis, asthma, and pneumonia are all examples of problems that affect this body system
what is the respiratory system?
this part of the brain is the largest portion of the brain and controls senses, movement of muscles, thinking and speech.
what is the cerebrum?
this gland is located at the base of the brain and signals other endocrine glands to produce hormones when needed
what is the pituitary gland?
this occurs when a bone is pushed out of its joint
What is a dislocation?
this type of muscle moves your legs away from your midline (away from your body)
what are abductors?
this muscle is dome-shaped and separates the lungs from the abdomen
what is the diaphragm?
this may occur to the entire body, or part of the body as a result of an injury to the spinal cord.
what is paralysis?
this disease is caused by inadequate insulin production by the pancreas
what is diabetes mellitus?