CKLA Unit 3 Vocabulary

Front

What do you call the bones that protect your brain?

Back

Skull: The bony structure that encases and protects the brain.

Front

What is the name of the bone in the center of your chest?

Back

Sternum: The flat bone located in the center of the chest, connecting the ribs.

Front

What connects muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon: A flexible band of tissue that connects muscles to bones.

Front

Where are red blood cells produced in the body?

Back

Marrow: The soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are made.

Front

What are the building blocks of life?

Back

Cells: The smallest units of life that can function independently.

Front

What is the function of ligaments?

Back

Ligaments: Tissues that connect bones to other bones at joints.

Front

What is the role of muscles in the body?

Back

Muscles: Tissues that contract to produce movement in the body.

Front

What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

Back

Skeletal System: Provides structure, support, and protection for the body.

Front

What is the difference between bones and cartilage?

Back

Bones: Hard structures that make up the skeleton; Cartilage: Flexible tissue found in joints.

Front

What is the function of the heart?

Back

Heart: A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.