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Skeletal System Vocabulary

Here's some of the vocabulary for the skeletal system to help you!

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rib cageprotects our hearts and lungs
spinal columngives us supoprt and protects spinal cord
bone marrowinner most part of bone makes red blood cells
calciummineral to keep bone strong
jointplace where 2 bones come together
tendonconnects muscle to bone
ligamentconnects bone to bone
cartilagecushion of soft bone to prevent bones from rubbing together
Achilles Tendontendon connect calf muscle to heel
206average adult has this many bones
fish, cottage cheese, egg yolkfoods that give us calcium
makes red blood cellsbone marrow
periosteumfeeds the bone
compact bonehard so it can support us
spongy boneprotects the marrow
leg bonessupport weight of body
pelvissupports spinal column & protects digestive system
kneehinge joint
shoulderball and socket joint
neckpivot joint
waistsliding joint
skullfixed joint
ball and socket jointhip
hinged jointelbow


Middle School Science Teacher
Crestview Academy
Eau Claire, WI

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