Major Structures (Chapter 3)

Question 1

Act as the framework for the body, protect the internal organs, and store the mineral calcium.

Answer 1

Bone (oss/e, oss/i, oste/o, ost/o)

Question 2

Red bone marrow forms some blood cells. Yellow bone marrow stores fat.

Answer 2

Bone marrow (myel/o-bone marrow, spinal cord)

Question 3

Creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints and protects the ends of the bones.

Answer 3

Cartilage (chondr/o)

Question 4

Work with the muscles to make a variety of motions possible.

Answer 4

Joint (arthr/o)

Question 5

Connect one bone to another.

Answer 5

Ligaments (ligament/o)

Question 6

Forms the lining of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid.

Answer 6

Synovial Membrane (synovi/o or synov/o- synovial membrane and synovial fluid)

Question 7

Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible.

Answer 7

Synovial Fluid (synovi/o or synov/o -synovial membrane or synovial fluid)