- muscle located to the rear and above the legs - often called the butt
goose bumps
- small bumps on the skin when cold or scared
H
hair follicle
- the small opening in the skin where hair grows
M
masseter
- muscle in the jaw responsible for chewing
musculoskeletal system
- all of the muscles, bones, joints, and related structures, such as the tendons and connective tissue, that function in the movement of body parts and organs
N
nervous system
- large body system which controls brain and nerves
P
pectorals
- muscles in the upper chest
physical exercise
- body activity which improves or maintains good health
protective gear
- helmets, shin pads, etc. which protects the body
Q
quadriceps
- muscles of the upper thigh
S
sartorius
- long muscle which connects the hip to the knee - part of the quadriceps
shivering
- shaking of the body due to cold or fear
skeletal system
- a body system which includes all of the bones, joints, and cartilage
smooth muscles
- muscles of the body which make up the internal organs and other parts over which a person has no physical control
sprain
- severe tear of muscle tissue
stapedius
- muscle which is attached to one of the small bones of the inner ear
susceptible
- unable to resist
V
voluntary muscles
- muscles that can be consciously moved and are attached to the skeletal system
X
x-ray
- a light wave used to see through skin, used to diagnose bone breakage and other illness
x-ray technician
- a medical professional who takes, processes, and reads x-rays
