Ch 4 Skeletal System Test Review

Slightly movable joints

the division of the skeletal system that contains bones making up the arms, legs and pelvic girdle

areas on bones that extend outward and serve as attachment zones for muscles and tendons

the division of the skeletal system that contains bones along the central line of the body

bones that are made of spongy tissue ; also called trabecular bones

freely movable joints

bones that are made of very dense, hard, and strong tissue; also called compact bones

fibrous cords of tissue that attach bone to bone

the outer membrane of a bone

immovable joints