what is shown in this picture

Gives shape and support, Protects inner organs Attached to the bone for movement Forums blood cells; red marrow Stores calcium and phosphorous

The tough, tight-fitting membrane on the surface of a bone

Hard, strong layer directly under the periosteum

Located toward the ends of long bones, and Has small open spaces

A smooth, slippery, thick layer of tissue Does NOT contain blood vessels

Osteoblasts - bone-forming cells that gradually break down cartilage to be replaced bu bone during growth

Any place where two or more bones come together

tough bands of tissues that hold bones in place

Immoveable-allows little or no movement; Ex: skull and pelvis Moveable- allows the body to move in a wide range of motions

what joint is this

what joint is this

The process by which an organism's internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment is called

Which organ system makes blood cells?

Which type of human body tissue can contract, or shorten?

What kind of motion is possible with a hinge joint?

Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?

Skeletal muscles must work in pairs because

All of the following help protect your skin from the sun EXCEPT

Baby at birth has more bones than adults.