Chapter 3 Vocabulary Crossword

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