Chapter 22 Flashcards
Bone protect our
Organs
The skeletal system is made of
Bone, cartilage, ligaments
Our spinal cord is protected by
Vertebra
What protects our heart and lungs
Ribs
What protects our brain
Skull
Bones store
Phosphorous, calcium, and fats
Bones move by
Using muscles to pull on the bones
Red marrow is
Red and white blood cells
Yellow marrow is
Fats
Cells that make minerals in bones are
Osteoblasts
Dense, rigid outer part of bone
Compact bone
Light weight less dense supportive inside bone
Spongy bone
Bones are held together by
Ligaments
The area where two bones meet and allow movement is
The joint
How. Any joints are in the human body
Six
Hinge joint
Moves at a 90* angle back and forth
Gliding joint
Allows bones to slide over each other