Across
- 1. connect bone to bone
- 4. allows for permanent deformation
- 5. liquid/gel part of the ECM
- 8. immune cells that "eat" pathogens and debris
- 12. produces components of the extracellular matrix
- 13. CT membrane covering bones
- 15. surrounds muscle fascicles
- 18. dense CT that drapes over muscles and forms tendons
- 19. reduction of the force of impact on the body
- 20. surrounds individual muscle fibers
- 22. receptors that detect pressure or distortion
- 23. protein fiber providing strength and structure
- 25. fascia that surrounds brain and spinal cord
- 26. ability to stick to surrounding structures
- 29. electrical charge generated when pressure is applied
Down
- 2. involved in allergic reactions & inflammation & release histamine
- 3. liquid state of fascia
- 6. tension and compression working together in balance
- 7. detect pain
- 9. covers and supports all the internal structures
- 10. provide information about body position and movement
- 11. connect muscle to bone
- 14. thickened state of fascia
- 16. fascia located just under the skin
- 17. contractile part of fascia
- 21. surrounds diarthrotic joints and contains synovial fluid
- 24. surrounds entire muscle
- 27. protein fiber that allows for stretch and recoil
- 28. property of a substance to become less viscous when agitated or under stress