Ch 14 Les 1 Vocab.

These tissues hold bones together at movable joints.

• cells
• ligaments
• organs
• tendons

What is the place at which 2 parts of the skeletal system meet?

• ligament
• joint
• bone
• organ

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• It is a complex organ.
• It provides transportation.
• It provides growth opportunities.
• It provides support and protection.

A living bone's surface is covered with a tough, tight-fitting membrane called the _________________________.

• periosteum

• cartilage

• marrow

• compact bone

What are the ends of bone covered with that helps reduce friction when two bones are rubbed together?

• periosteum

• ligament

• tendon

• cartilage

A tough band of tissue that holds bones together at the joint are called a __________________________.

• tendon

• cartilage

• periosteum

• ligament

Name the condition in which the bones become weak and break easily.

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• osteoporosis

• arthritis

What is our skeleton made up of?

• Bones
• Intestines
• Lungs
• Heart

What does our skeleton help us do?

• Move
• Think
• Sleep
• None of these

What can arthritis do to you?

• Inflammation

• Joint Pain

• Deformed hands

• All of them