the skeletal system
What is cartilage?
cartilage is a strong, flexible connective tissue.
What does the nervous system do?
coordinates all of the activities in the body.
Is the cerebellum the largest part of the brain?
no, it is the second.
What is the central nervous system?
made up of the brain and spinal cord.
Neurons
nerve cells
What is scoliosis?
scoliosis is a lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine.
What are the three main parts of a neuron?
cell body, dendrites, and axons.
What does this part of the brain receive?
messages
What are the two organs that make up CNS?
brain and spinal cord.
Cerebrum
the largest and most complex part of the brain.
What does the skeletal system Consist of?
the skeletal system consists of bones and connective tissue.]
What are the four lobes of the brain?
the temporal lobe, occipital lobe, parental lobe, and the frontal lobe.
What are two examples of muscle movements that are related to the cerebellum?
serving a volleyball or playing the violin.
What does it do?
sends and receives impulses to and form nerves in the body.
Cerebellum
the second largest part of the brain.
Osteoporosis is a condition in which there is a progressive loss of bone tissue.
What are the problems of the nervous system?
headaches, head injuries, and spinal injuries.
Does this part of the brain help you balance or maintain posture?
both!
What are the several layers of connective tissue called?
spinal meninges.
Brain stem
a 3-inch long stalk of nerve cells and fibers that connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain.
how does ossification affect bones?
ossification is the process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired.
What does cerebral palsy refer to?
a group of neurological disorders that are the result of damage to the brain before, during, or just after the birth or in early childhood.
What are the main functions of the cerebellum?
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements (timing and precision).
How much does the average human brain weigh?
3lbs
Cerebral palsy
a group of neurological disorders that are the result of damage to the brain before, during or just after birth, or in early childhood.