A joint that moves in one plane, back and forth only.

Joints that move in two planes and can rotate in place are called.

A joint that rotates around a fixed point.

Hinge joints can be found in what two places?

Two examples of ball and socket joints are ________ and _______.

These joints move in 2 directions without rotating.

In a __________ joint one bone slips or glides over another. These are found in the hands.

A ________ joint allows movement in two directions and the joint is shaped like a horse’s saddle.

Ellipsoid joints are located at the connection between the ________ and the _________.

An example of a saddle joint joint is found where the ________ connects to the _________.

_____________ are strong flexible cords that hold the bones in place while still alowing them to move within the joint.

_______________ is a slippery substance that is found at the end of bones. It serves to provide cushion and minimize friction when the bones are sliding against each other.

_________________ coats the cartilage to lubricate the joint, allowing it to move freely. It also helps to reduce friction where bones meet.

One example of a pivot joint is found in the _____________.

____________ are muscles that pull the arm up toward the shoulder.

__________ pull the arm so it extends away from the shoulder.

1. ____________ muscles are in your upper chest.

1. ____________ muscles are in your upper back and shoulders and often the first place where you feel stress.

The _______________ is found below your lungs. Its purpose is to expand your chest cavity to allow air to enter your lungs.

The largest muscle in the body is found in the ______________.

_________________ are those that move when your brain tells them to.

____________________ are those that move without your having to think about it. They function automatically, being controlled by the brain and nervous system.

_______________ are involuntary, and line your digestive tract to automatically move the food through your intestines.

Voluntary muscles are also known as _____________________.

1. Striated means _____________.

The heart is made up of _____________ muscle tissue

______________ muscle tissue contracts rapidly.

______________ muscle tissue makes long, strong contractions.

The bones in the wrist called ________________.

The bones in the hand are called ___________________.

The bones in fingers and toes are called ___________________.

The bones in the ankle/upper foot are called _______________.

The bones in the lower foot are called __________________.

The skin on the hands and feet is called ________________ and helps with gripping and walking.

_________________consists of the brain and the spinal cord. It is abbreviated __________.

The _____________________ consists of the nerves, along with organs such as the eyes and ears. It is abbreviated __________.

The major organ in the nervous system is the ___________.

The 3 major parts of the brain are the ________, ________, and the ______________.

The _______________ is the upper part of the brain and the largest part. It controls thought, memory, and learned behavior. It is used for decision-making.

The two halves of the cerebrum are called the ____________ and the ______________.

The left and right hemispheres of the cerebrum are connected by a large mass of nerves in the center of the brain called the ___________________.

The ________________ is the lower part of the brain that controls balance and voluntary muscles. It controls most of a person’s movement.

The _______________ connects the spinal cord and the brain. All messages to and from the brain pass through here.

The _________________ is in the brain stem. It is responsible for controlling involuntary muscles and regulating automatic activities.

The 3 smaller parts of the brain that are located near the brain stem are _______, ________, and __________.

Thinking and learning take place in the frontal lobe of the _______________.

The _______________ stores and retrieves items for short-term memory.

The __________________ stores and retrieves items from long-term memory. It is the outermost layer of the cerebrum.

A ___________ is when your body moves quickly in response to something.

A ______________ is an electrically excitable cell that receives, processes, and transmits information through chemical and electrical signals.

_____________ neurons receive information from outside the body and send messages to the brain.

____________ neurons transfer electrical impulses from the brain to the muscles.

The 3 parts of the nerve cell are the ___________, the _____________, and the _______________.

_____________ are hundreds, or even thousands, of tiny ‘fingers’ that receive input from outside the body or another nerve cell. They pass this information to the cell body.

The __________ is a long projection that carries the impulse away from the cell body to another neuron.

___________________ cover and insulate the axon.

Schwann cells produce _____________, which acts as insulation preventing electrical signals from jumping between nerve cells.