Skeletal Flashcards
is a soft tissue at the center of bones. Red marrow makes red and white blood cells.
Marrow
The hard outer layer of bone, called (blank) stores minerals such as calcium
Compact bone
The skull, vertebrae, and ribs make up the
Axial skeleton
the arms, legs, shoulders, and pelvis make up the
Appendicular skeleton
What do ligaments connect
Bone to bone
What do tendons connect
Bone to muscle
What is a strong, flexible, and smooth connective tissue found at the end of bones that allows them to move smoothly
Cartilage
What are bones made
Compact bone, spongy bone, marrow, calcium, collagen, red marrow, and yellow marrow
What are locations where long bones lengthen
Growth plate
What are bone cells that move into cartilage and harden it into bone
Osteocytes
What is the place where two or more bones connect
A joint
What are the different types of joints
Ball and socket, hinge, and gliding joint
What are bones that are broken
Fractures
What are injuries to a ligament caused by stretching a joint too far
Sprains
What is mostly made of the muscles that allow a body to move and be flexible
Muscular system
