Chapter 3 Vocabulary Crossword
Across
- 3. tiny blood vessels that carry blood to and from almost all body cells and connect arteries to veins
- 4. the force of blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels
- 6. major injury that happens when a bone is forced from its normal position within a joint
- 8. a painful inflammation and swelling of a tendon caused by overuse
- 11. intense physical activity that builds muscle but does not use large amount of oxygen
- 16. when oxygen-rich blood travels to all body tissues except the lungs
- 18. the yellowish, watery part of blood
- 19. when blood travels from the heart, through the lungs and back to the heart
- 22. blood vessels that carry blood from all part of the body back to the heart
- 24. the ability to perform difficult physical activity without getting overly tired
- 25. blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to various parts of the body
- 26. strong, flexible tissue that allows joints to move easily, cushions bones, and supports soft tissues.
- 28. the ability of your muscles to use force
Down
- 1. places where two or more bones meet
- 2. rhythmic, moderate to vigorous activity that uses large amount of oxygen and works the heart and lungs
- 5. small fracture caused by repeated strain on a bone
- 7. type of connecting tissue that holds bones to other bones at the joint
- 9. the measure of how well your heart and lungs work during moderate to vigorous physical activity or exercise
- 10. excessive loss of water from the body
- 12. injury to the ligament connecting bones to a joint
- 13. the proportions of fat, bone, muscle, and fluid that make up body weight
- 14. substances that cause muscle tissue to develop at an abnormally high rate
- 15. the ability to move joints fully and easily through a full range of motion
- 17. break in a bone
- 19. any movement that makes your body use extra energy
- 20. the ability of a muscle to repeatedly use force over a period of time
- 21. a type of connecting tissue that joins muscles to bones and muscle to muscles
- 23. planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness
- 27. being able to handle physical work and play each day without getting overly tired