Movement Flashcards
the places where bones meet.
Joints
The jelly-like substance is found in the middle of some (but not all) bones. It is where new blood cells are made.
Bone marrow
These muscle pairs work together to move joints.
Antagonistic.
These are bone to bone connectors.
Ligaments.
These are muscle to bone connectors.
Tendons.
The tough, smooth substance found at the end of each bone in a moveable joint. It helps to stop the bone from wearing away.
Cartilage.
Red and white ones are manufactured in your bone marrow.
Blood cells.
This boney structure protects your heart and lungs.
Ribcage
This part of the skeleton protects the brain.
Cranium.
The biceps muscle in your arm will do this when you bend you elbow.
Contract
Muscles can contract and…
Relax
This lubricating fluid reduces wear and tear in joints.
Synovial fluid.
The muscle at the front of your thigh bone.
Quadriceps.
The longest bone in your body.
Femur.
The flexible column of vertebra also known as your backbone, it supports you in the upright position.
Spine.
Your knees are this type of joint.
Hinge.
These muscles only move when you want them to.
Voluntary.
These muscles move automatically.
Involuntary.
An instrument used to measure force. An indicator of physical strength.
Newton meter.
This involuntary muscle controls the size of the pupil in your eye.
Iris.
These types of joints do not move.
Fixed.
This tissue is made up of protein fibres. It is essential to the movement of joints.
Muscles.
The smallest bones in your body are found here.
Ear.
One of the three smallest bones in your body.
Hammer.
