Musculoskeletal System

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

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