class 5-skeletal and Muscular system

Front

What are immovable joints?

Back

Joints that allow little or no movement, such as the joints in the skull.

Front

What is a tendon?

Back

A strong band of tough tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

Front

What are gliding joints?

Back

Joints where one pair of bones slides over another, like the vertebrae.

Front

What are involuntary muscles?

Back

Muscles that work automatically without conscious control, such as those in the heart and digestive system.

Front

Give an example of an involuntary muscle action.

Back

Heart beating, eyes blinking, or digestive system digesting.

Front

True or False: Daily exercise is a good way to keep your bones healthy?

Back

True.

Front

What are ligaments?

Back

Tissues that connect bones to other bones at a joint.

Front

What is cartilage?

Back

A flexible tissue that provides cushioning at joints and supports structures like the nose and ears.

Front

What is a pivot joint?

Back

A joint that allows rotation, such as the joint between the first and second vertebrae in the neck.

Front

What is a ball and socket joint?

Back

A joint that allows for a wide range of movement in many directions, such as the shoulder and hip joints.