Chapter 7 BIO 307 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most durable remains of a once-living body?
A
Bones and teeth
2
Q
What is a living skeleton made up of?
A
Dynamic tissue, cells, and is permeated with nerves and blood vessels
3
Q
What is the skeletal system composed of?
A
Bones, cartilages, and ligaments
4
Q
What does cartilage cover?
A
Many joint surfaces of mature bone
5
Q
What do tendons do?
A
Attach muscle to bone
6
Q
What do ligaments do?
A
Holds bones together at joints
