Bones, Muscles, and Skin Review

Front

How do muscles move bones?

Back

Pulling

Front

What is the stretchy connective tissue that attaches bones to other bones?

Back

Ligaments

Front

What type of bone cells destroy bone tissue by absorbing calcium?

Back

Osteoclasts

Front

What type of cells build bone by adding calcium to the surface of a bone?

Back

Osteoblasts

Front

What is the function of keratin and oil on the skin?

Back

Waterproofing

Front

What is the pigment of the skin that acts as natural sunscreen?

Back

Melanin

Front

Is the leg part of the axial or appendicular skeleton?

Back

Appendicular

Front

This disease is the loss of calcium in the bone that leads to weakened bones.

Back

Osteoporosis

Front

Which kind of muscle is under voluntary control?

Back

Skeletal

Front

What structure attaches a muscle to a bone?

Back

Tendon