Tissues and Structures of the Body

Question 1

Bone

Answer 1

Living tissue that makes up the body’s skeleton

Question 2

Joint

Answer 2

The areas where 2 or more bones meet

Question 3

Muscle

Answer 3

A bundle of long slender cells (muscle fibers) that have the power to contract and hence to produce movement

Question 4

Fascia

Answer 4

Internal connective tissue that wraps around organs, providing support and holding parts together

Question 5

Tendon

Answer 5

A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone

Question 6

Ligament

Answer 6

The fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones

Question 7

Cartilage

Answer 7

A strong, flexible connective tissue that is found in various parts of the body, including the joints, the outer ear, and the larynx

Question 8

Bursae

Answer 8

A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac within your body that lies near bony prominences and joints. The bursa acts as a cushion between muscles, ligaments, and bones and allows structures to glide and slide past one another with ease and with minimal friction

Question 9

Nerves

Answer 9

A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of fibers (called axons) in the peripheral nervous system. A nerve transmits electrical impulses