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Study Vocab Ch. 14

Structure & Movement Ch. 14

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A disease in which joints become irritated or inflamed, such as when cartilage in joints is damaged or wears away. Arthritis
Where two or more bones meet providing flexibility and enabling the skeleton to move Joint
A group of the same type of cells that perform a specific function within an organism. Tissue
Contains bones as well as other structures that connect and protect the bone and that support other functions in the body. Skeletal System
Membrane that surrounds bone. This thin tissue has blood vessels, nerves, and cells that make new bone tissue. Periosteum
The strong, flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones Cartilage
A disease that causes bones to weaken and become brittle. Osteoporosis
Tissues that connect bones to other bones. They stretch and keep the bones in place. Ligaments
strong tissue that contracts in an orderly way. Muscle
Your heart is made of ___________________ which is found only in the heart. Cardiac muscle
Involuntary muscle named for its smooth appearance. Smooth muscle
The type of muscle that attaches to bones and is voluntary muscle. Skeletal muscle
Muscle that you can consciously control. Voluntary muscle
A type of muscle you cannot consciously control; cardiac muscle Involuntary muscle
Made up of all the external coverings of the body, including skin, nails, and hair. Integumentary system
An injury where the blood vessels in the skin are broken, but the skin is not cut or opened. Bruise
A thick layer of skin that gives skin strength, nourishment, and flexibility Dermis
Pigment that protects the body by absorbing some of the sun’s damaging UV rays. Melanin
The outermost layer of skin and the only layer in direct contact with the outside environment. Epidermis
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