Chapter 17 Vocabulary

Question 0

Tough flexible tissue that joins vertebrae and makes up all or part of the vertebrae endoskeleton; In humans thick,smooth,flexible and slippery tissue layer that covers the ends of bones makes movement easier by reducing friction and absorbs shock

Answer 0

Cartilage

Question 1

Striated involuntary muscle found only in the heart

Answer 1

Cardiac muscle

Question 2

Outer thinnest skin layer that constantly produces new cells to replace the dead cells rubbed off its surface

Answer 2

Epidermis

Question 3

Muscle such as the heart muscle that cannot be consciously controlled

Answer 3

Involuntary muscle

Question 4

Any place where two or more bones come together can be movable or in movable

Answer 4

Joint

Question 5

Tough band of tissue that holds bones together at joints

Answer 5

Ligament

Question 6

Pigment produced by the epidermis that protect skin from sun damage and give skin and eyes their color

Answer 6

Melanin

Question 7

Organ that can relax,contract and provide the force to move bones and body parts

Answer 7

Muscle

Question 8

Tough, tight fitting membrane that covers a bones surface and contains blood vessels that transport nutrients into the bone

Answer 8

Periosteum

Question 9

Voluntary,striated muscle that moves bones, works in pairs and is attached to bones by tendons

Answer 9

Skeletal muscle

Question 10

Involuntary, non-striated muscle that controls movement of internal organs

Answer 10

Smooth muscle

Question 11

Thick band of tissue that attaches bones to muscles

Answer 11

Tendon

Question 12

Muscle, such as a leg or arm muscle that can be consciously controlled The

Answer 12

Voluntary muscle

Question 13

All the bones in the body; firms an internal, living framework that provides shape and support, protects internal organs,moves bones,forms blood cells and stores calcium and phosphorus compounds for later use

Answer 13

Skeletal system