Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
PHS Ch 9
Academic Knowledge: Body Systems for Support and Movement
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| appendicular skeleton | erm that describes the bones of the arms and legs, including the shoulder and hip bones where they are attached. |
| axial skeleton | term that applies to the skull, spine, and rib cage, which rotate around an imaginary center line of the body. |
| cardiac muscle | an involuntary, striated muscle tissue located in the walls of the heart. |
| collagen | a protein fiber that connects, supports, and gives strength to body tissues such as the skin, muscle tendons, and bone ligaments. |
| dermis | the middle layer of the skin, which contains most of the skin’s structures. |
| epidermis | the thin, outer layer of the skin. |
| hypodermis | the innermost layer of the skin, which stores fat. |
| integumentary | related to the skin. |
| ligament | tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones and holds organs in place. |
| skeletal muscle | a voluntary, striated muscle that connects to bones and is responsible for movement. |
| smooth muscle | an involuntary muscle located in the body’s visceral organs and blood vessels; also known as visceral muscle. |
| tendon | a tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. |
Created by:
Principles Health science
Popular Science sets