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Study Ch. 14

Structure & Movement Ch. 14

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Region in children and teens where new bone is produced Growth Plate
Babies skeletons are made mostly of this Cartilage
Two or more bones come together at this place Joint
These work with bones to help the body move Muscles
Connects bones to other bones Ligaments
Innermost layer of skin that insulates the body Fatty layer
How does skin protect the body? prevents excess water loss from body tissues prevents internal damage glands secrete fluids that destroy bacteria
For muscle health you need a diet high in potassium, protein, fiber
Other ways skin protects your body cools the body when overheated forms a barrier to the external environment senses pain through pain receptors
Hard, white part of bone more dense than spongy bone Compact bone
Common skin injuries bruises, burns, cuts
Outermost, thinnest layer of skin Epidermis
Has immoveable joints skull
Largest organ of your body skin
Functions of the skeletal system Support, movement, protection, production, storage,
Found in the dermis oil and sweat glands nerves blood vessels
Side effects of too much sunlight wrinkles dry skin  skin cancer
Attaches muscle to bone Tendon
What exercise does to your muscles makes them larger and stronger
Muscle contractions convert chemical energy to this thermal energy
Red blood cells are produced here in red bone marrow
Yellow bone marrow stores these calcium and fat
Examples of hinge joints elbows, knees
Type of joint most easily pulled apart (dislocated) Ball-and-joint (shoulders, hips)
Functions of the muscular system stability temperature regulation movement protection of organs
Skin structures (layers) Epidermis, dermis, fatty layer
Skeletal muscles work in ______ pairs
Skeletal muscles can only do this pull
Four types of joints hinge, pivot, ball-and-socket, gliding
Your knee joint is this type of joint hinge
Number of bones in adult body 206
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