Science 5A Flashcard

Front

By forming the frame for the body, the skeleton____________ the body.

Back

supports

Front

A place where two bones meet but do not move is ____________ joint.

Back

an immovable

Front

The elbow and knee are examples of joints. What type of joints are they?

Back

moveable

Front

A band of tissue connecting one bone to another bone at a joint is .

Back

a ligament

Front

bones that protect the heart, lungs, and stomach

Back

ribs

Front

bones that protect the spinal cord

Back

vertebrae

Front

soft material in bones that makes new blood cells

Back

marrow

Front

place where two or more bones come together

Back

joint

Front

joint that allows the head to turn from side to side

Back

pivot

Front

joint that opens and closes

Back

hinge