Skeletal System Flashcards
Cartilage
A type of connective tissues that provides a smooth surface for the movement of bones and joints
Calcium
A mineral needed for healthy teeth, bones, and other body tissues
Cartilage
To provide a smooth surface for the bones to move over
Compact Bone
Hard, dense, outer layer of the bone
Spongey Bone
Smooth and soft inner tissue of the compact bone
Osteoporosis
A disease which bones lose mass and become more fragile
How many muscle tissues are there in the human body?
Three
Ligament
Fibrous connective tissue that is on the ends of bones
Aerobic
With oxygen
Anaerobic
Without oxygen
Osteoarthritis
Occurs when the cartilage at the ends of bones breaks down
Arthritis
painful inflammation
Ball and Socket
Shoulders and Hips
Hinge
Designed to only move back and forth in one movement
Finger and elbow
Joint
A place where two or more bones meet