The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems Flashcards
bone marrow
the tissue in the hollow part of the bone where blood cells are produced
cardiac muscle
the striated, involuntary muscle found only in the heart
cartilage
a flexible connective tissue
compact bone
the strong, dense outer layer of a bone
connective tissue
a type of tissue that functions mainly for support and binding tissues and organs together
involuntary muscle
a type of muscle that is not controlled by the organism
joint
the point where two or more bones come together
ligament
a connective tissue that holds bones together
skeletal muscle
a striated, voluntary muscle that is attached to bones and helps the body move
smooth muscle
a nonstriated, involuntary muscle found in internal organs
spongy bone
the lightweight, inner layer of a bone that contains many small spaces
striated
marked with stripes
tendon
a type of connective tissue that links muscles to bones
voluntary muscle
a type of muscle that is controlled by the organism
