Science Vocab Terms Word Scramble
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LIGAMENT | ligament: tough band of tissue that holeds bones toghether |
HINGE JOINT | hinge joint: joint which allows a back and fourth movement |
BALL AND SOCKET JOINT | ball and socket joint:joint allowes movement innearly all directions; ball like bone fits into the socket end of another bone |
BONE | bone: connective tissue which provides support and structure to the human body |
PERIOSTEUM | periosteum: membrane which covers the surface of the bones |
MARROW | marrow:red or yellow tissue in bones which produces red and white blood cells |
SPONGY BONE | compact bone: tough , hard bone; contains bone cells and blood vessels |
CARTILAGE | cartilage: tough, flexible tissue which covers the ends of bones and acts as a shock absorber |
JOINT | joint: the place where two or more bones connect |
FIXED JOINT | fixed joint: joint which does not move |
GLIDING JOINT | joint: which allows bones to slide forward, backward, and sideways |
PIVOT JOINT | pivote joint: joint which produces a rotating or rolling motion |
LONG BONES | long bones: cylinder shaped bones which support weight and aid in movement |
SHORT BONES | short bones; small bones which slide easily over one another to allow for movement |
FLAT BONES | flat bones: the flat design of these bones helps protect internal organs |
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