Download Bone/Muscle Vocab - Spring Branch ISD

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Vocabulary Terms:
Skeletal System
1. Bone- connective tissue which provides support and structure to the human body
2. Periosteum- membrane which covers the surface of the bone
3. Marrow- red or yellow tissue in bones which produces red and white blood cells
4. Spongy bone- porous, lightweight tissue found in bones
5. Compact bone- tough, hard bone; contains bone cells and blood vessels
6. Cartilage- tough, flexible tissue which covers the ends of bones and acts as a shock absorber
7. Joint- the place where two or more bones connect
8. Ligament- tough band of tissue that holds bones together
9. Hinge joint- joint which allows a back and forth movement
10. Ball and socket joint- joint which allows movement in nearly all directions; ball like bone fits into the socket end
of another bone
11. Fixed joint- joint which does not move
12. Gliding joint- joint which allows bones to slide forward, backward, and sideways
13. Pivot joint- joint which produces a rotating or rolling motion
14. Long bones- cylinder shaped bones which support weight and aid in movement
15. Short bones- small bones which slide easily over one another to allow for movement
16. Flat bones- the flat design of these bones helps protect internal organs
Muscular System
1. Muscle- an organ of the body that is made of muscle tissue; this tissue contracts to produce motion
2. Skeletal muscle- muscle tissue attached to the bones; the muscles that make the bone move
3. Smooth muscle- muscle tissue that lines the walls of the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels
4. Cardiac muscle- muscle tissue found only in the heart
5. Voluntary muscle- a muscle that you can control
6. Involuntary muscle- muscles that cannot be consciously controlled
7. Tendon- a thick band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone
8. Contract- to become shorter or smaller
9. Relax- to become less rigid or tense