Mystery Science Human Body Lesson #1: Vocabulary

Front

What is a part of the body that attaches to bones and allows the body to move?

Back

Muscle

Front

What is the term for what something does?

Back

Function

Front

What is a pretend version of something that scientists use when the real thing is too big, small, or complicated to work with?

Back

Model

Front

What is a part of the body that attaches muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

What is a large muscle in the upper arm called?

Back

Bicep

Front

What connects bones at a joint?

Back

Ligament

Front

What is the framework of bones in the body called?

Back

Skeleton

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the process by which muscles become stronger?

Back

Muscle hypertrophy

Front

What is the term for the ability of muscles to contract and relax?

Back

Muscle function