Human Anatomy: Joints and Connective Tissues

Joints work in conjunction with ______, ligaments, and tendons, making possible the wide variety of body movements.

______ are bone-forming cells.

The musculoskeletal system includes bones, ______, joints, ligaments and muscles.

______ is the tough, fibrous tissue that forms the outermost covering of bone.

Osteoclasts are responsible for reabsorbing dead ______ tissue.

______ is the dense, hard, and very strong bone that forms the protective outer layer of bones.

Joints work in conjunction with muscles, ______, and tendons, making possible the wide variety of body movements.

Joints work in conjunction with muscles, ligaments, and ______, making possible the wide variety of body movements.

______ cells are called osteocytes.

The musculoskeletal system includes ______, cartilage, joints, ligaments and muscles.