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Chapter 17 Vocabulary Review

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Cardiac musclestriated, involuntary muscle found only in the heart
Cartilagetough, flexible tissue that joins vertebrate and makes up all or part of the vertebrate endoskeleton; in humans, thick, smooth, flexible, and slippery tissue layer that covers the ends of bones, makes movement easier by reducing friction, and absorbs shocks
Dermisskin layer below the epidermis that contains blood vessels, nerves, oil and sweat glands, and other structures
Epidermisouter, thinnest skin layer that constantly produces new cells to replace the dead cells rubbed off its surface
Involuntary musclemuscle, such as heart muscle, that cannot be consciously controlled
Jointany place where two or more bones come together; can be moveable or immoveable
Ligamenttough band of tissue that holds bones together at joints
Melaninpigment produced by the epidermis that protects skin from sun damage and gives skin and eyes their color
Muscleorgan that can relax, contract, and provide the force to move bones and body parts
Periostiumtough, tight0fitting membrane that covers a bone’s surface and contains blood vessels that transports nutrients to the bones
Skeletal musclevoluntary, striated muscles that moves bones, works in pairs, and is attached to bones by tendons
Skeletal systemall the bones in the body; forms an internal, living framework that provides shape and support, protects internal organs, moves bones, forms blood cells, and stores calcium and phosphorus compounds for later use
Tendonthick band of tissue that attaches bones to muscles
Voluntary musclemuscle, such as leg or arm muscle, that can be consciously controlled


8th Grade Science Teacher
South Dale Middle School
Pinckard, AL

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