Across
- 2. a living thing that has an organized structure
- 7. System a group of organs that work together to perform a certain function
- 8. Specialized smooth muscle only found in the heart, contracts to pump blood throughout the body
- 9. connect muscles to bone (like rubberbands), moves joint/bones
- 10. the smallest unit that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body.
- 13. Voluntary muscles, support posture, provide movement. Connected to bones by tendons.
- 14. a structure composed of a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function
- 15. a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit
- 17. (skull) protects brain
- 20. collar bone
- 21. Marrow produces red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that prevent infection and platelets that control bleeding
Down
- 1. (upper arm bone) Allows your arm to move, flex and rotate. Holds 13 muscles in place. Stabilizes the rest of your arm, including your elbow and hand.
- 3. cushions the joint and prevents friction and wear and tear between the bone ends
- 4. (spinal column) consists of 33 vertebrae, protects spinal cord, provides structure and support, allows for movement and flexibility.
- 5. connect bone to bone, stabilizes joints
- 6. (hip bones) Supports your upper body, allows movement, walking, standing, bending
- 11. (thigh bone) largest bone, provides support for body weight, allows for movement
- 12. Joint (shoulder and hips) allows for rotational (circular) movement
- 13. Involuntary muscles, moves food along digestive tract, arteries and veins circulate blood throughout the body.
- 16. (knee, elbow, ankle) allows for bending and straightening
- 18. (rib cage) consists of 24 ribs, 12 per side, protect vital organs, expand/contract to allow for breathing
- 19. where bones meet, allows for movement