| A | B |
|---|
| cardiac muscle | muscle tissue found in the heart |
| cartilage | a flexible tissue that gives support and protection but is not rigid like bone |
| compact bone | type of tissue that does not have open spaces |
| connective tissue | one of four types of tissue- functions include support, protection,insulation,nourishment |
| epithelial tissue | one of four types of tissue- functions: cover and protect underlying tissue |
| extensor | muscle that straightens part of the body |
| flexor | muscle that bends part of the body |
| homeostasis | maintenance of a stable internal environment |
| joint | place where two or more bones meet/connect |
| ligament | strong band of connective tissue that connects bones to bones |
| muscle tissue | one of four types of tissue-function: contracts and relaxes to produce movement |
| nervous tissue | oneof four types of tissue -function: sends electrical signals through the body |
| organ | combination of two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body |
| organ system | group of organs that works together to perform body functions |
| skeletal muscle | type of muscle tissue that moves bones and helps protect inner organs |
| smooth muscle | type of muscle tissue found in the blood vessels and the digestive tract |
| spongy bone | type of bone tissue that has many open spaces and contains marrow |
| tendon | a tough connective tissue that connects skeletal muscles to bones |
| tissue | a group of similar cells that work together to performa specific job in the body |
| cell | building block of life |
