Musculoskeletal System
Across
- 1. term that combines the muscular system and the skeletal system both of which are needed for movement and maintaining posture
- 3. pieces of hard whitish tissue that make up the skeleton
- 4. band of fibrous tissue that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of the body
- 6. muscle type of muscle that is connected to the skeleton which moves the limbs and other parts of the body
- 9. muscle type of muscle tissue that is found in the gut and other internal organs and not under voluntary control
- 10. organ system that permits movement of the body and consists of three different types of muscle tissue
- 12. firm and rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints
- 13. cord of strong and flexible tissue attaching a muscle to bone
Down
- 2. organ system that serves as the framework of the body and consists mainly of bone
- 5. muscle type of muscle tissue found only in the heart
- 7. soft, spongy tissue found in the center of most bones
- 8. structure at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together
- 11. tough and fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone