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You and Your Bones

Questions about the skeletal system

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What are the parts of a bone?compact bone, spongy bone, red and yellow marrow
How do bones grow?Bone cells replace cartilage as a person grows.
Name two kinds of jointshinge joints and ball and socket joints
Three jobs of the skeletonProtects organs, helps us move, gives shape to our bodies
LigamentsBands that hold two bones together
TendonsAttach bones to muscles
What kind of joint moves back and forth?Hinge joint
What kind of joint moves in a circle?Ball and Socket
Examples of a hinge jointElbow and knee
Examples of a ball and socket jointShoulder and hip


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