Musiculoroaitlwidldsjsdi system Flashcards
a group of cells working together to do the same job
tissue
a group of tissues working together to do the same job
organs
a group of organs working together to do the same job
organ systems
a point where two or more bones meet, allowing for movement and flexibility
joint
strong, flexible connective tissue that is used to connect joints
cartilage
a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
tendon
connective tissue that connects bone to bone
ligament
muscle tissue that is under conscious control
voluntary muscle tissue
muscles that contract without conscious control
involuntary muscle tissue
a voluntary muscle that’s attached to bones, is responsible for body movement,comes in pairs, with one working and the other relaxing,tires easily
skeletal muscle
a involuntary muscle that is usually found in organs, tires slowy
smooth muscle
found only in heart, dose not tire, circulates blood around the body, part of muscular and circulatory system
cardiac muscle
where bones fit together but don’t move
fixed joint
allows movement in all directions, where shaped end o bone 1 fits into the socket of bone 2
ball and cup joint
back and forth movement
hinge joint
allows for rotation and twisting
pivot joint
allows for sliding and twisting
gliding joint
