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Human Locomotion

Topic involves review of the skeletal and muscular system.

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BonesComposed mainly of calcium
BonesMade up of living bone cells and connective
Bone MarrowProduce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
JointsWhere bone meets bone in an organism
Immovable JointBones that are tightly fitted together
Ball-and-Socket JointCan move in all directions
Hinge JointPermits back and forth motion
CartilageUnlike bone, cartilage is flexible and elastic and functions to absorb shock
Skeletal MuscleAre voluntary, striped in appearance, attached to bone, and is involved in locomotion
Smooth MuscleAre involuntary, not striped in appearance, and make up the walls of internal organs and blood vessels
Cardiac MuscleAre involuntary, striped in appearance, and found in the heart
LigamentsConnect bone to bone
TendonsConnect muscle to bone
CalciumMineral that is important for strong bones
600number of skeletal muscles in your body
206number of hard bones in your body
Tissuemade up of similar cells that work together
OrganSeveral kinds of tissues grouped together
Organ systemA group of organs working together
Craniumhead bone surrounding your brain

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