Anatomy/physiology chapter 5-6

This muscle type has interlocking cells for more efficient contractions:

Cardiac

What are your ears and nose are made of ?

Cartilage

Blood can be classified as which type of tissue?

Connective tissue

Another name for "the growth plate",is:

Epiphyseal plate

A movement that increases the angle of a joint is known as :

Extension

A joint in which bones are connected by a short connective tissue strand is known as :

Fibrous

Which of the following organs belongs to the digestive system? -urethra -gall bladder -spleen -small intestines

Gall bladder spleen small intestine

A joint in which flat bone surface move side to side past each other is known as a :

Gliding joint

Structure that attaches BONE TO BONE

Ligaments

A term that can be used to describe the formation of bone is

Ossification (osteogenesis)

Mature bone cells in compact bones are called ?

Osteocytes

This term refers to the drop in systemic blood pressure as a result of decreased blood perfusion to the organs due to wide spread infection:

Septic shock

This membrane lines body cavities and covers organs found in those cavities:

Serous

This lubricant helps prevent wear between joints

Synovial fluid

This lubricant helps to prevent wear in joints

Synovial fluid

These structures attach BONE TO MUSCLE :

Tendons

A young gymnast falls from balance beam,rotating her knee this is a problem because ?

The knee is a hinge joint and should not rotate

The acid-base balance found in your body is mainly controlled by the following system:

Urinary

The end of a long bone is called the

epiphysis

These cells actually form bones

osteoblasts