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Orthopedic Vocab
Code Blue
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Joints (n) | The place at which two bones connect |
| Ligaments (n) | A band of tissue, sort of like a rubber band that connects bones to other bones to make joints |
| Skeletal muscles (n) | A Special Muscle attached to the bone |
| Muscles (n) | A tissue that can contract to produce a movement |
| Cartilage (n) | A Flexible material that can be found in between bones |
| Cardiac muscle (n) | The muscle that makes up the heart |
| Smooth Muscle (n) | The muscle that helps the digestive system |
| Tendons (n) | Connects The muscle to the bone |
| Skeleton (n) | The bones or structure of a human or animal |