Human Body Systems : Muscle, Skin, Skeletal Flashcards
A substance in the center of bone that makes blood cells
Marrow
Any place where two or more bones meet
Joint
A thick band of tissue that holds bones together at joints
Ligament
Organs that relax and contracts, a result, body parts, move, energy is used, and work is done
Muscles
Muscles that you can control. Example : leg and arms.
Voluntary muscles
Any muscle that that cannot be controlled. Example: muscles that help you breathe, digestion, pump your blood.
Involuntary muscles
Tough bands of tissue that attaches bones to muscles are
Tendons
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle
Attached to bones by tendons most numerous in the body
Skeletal muscle
Involuntary muscles contract and relax slowly
Smooth muscle
And involuntary muscle, that is only found in the heart
Cardiac muscle
5 Functions of the Skin
~Protects from physical and chemical injury
~Sensory response
~Formation of vitamin D
~Regulates body temperature
~Rids the body of wastes (sweat, etc.)
The human skeleton has how many bones
206
Bones are made up of living tissue
Living tissue
tough tight fitting membrane that covers the outer surface of a bone important in growth and repair
Periosteum