Bones
Twelve pairs of elongated, curved bones that form the chest wall
ribs
Connective tissue binding bones to other bones
ligament
Movement away from the midline of the body
abduction
Cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones
epiphyseal plate
Connective tissue that binds muscles to bones
tendon
Backward bending of the foot
dorsiflexion
Lower, narrow portion of the sternum
xiphoid process
A freely movable joint
synovial joint
Connection of a muscle to a stationary bone
origin of a muscle
Fatty tissue found in the medullary cavity of most adult long bones
yellow bone marrow
Any type of joint
articulation
Striated muscle connected to bones
skeletal muscle
Rounded process on bone; attachment site for muscles and tendons
tuberosity
Smooth, glistening white tissue that covers the surface of a joint
articular cartilage
Fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscles
fascia