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Chapter 1 Structure and Movement

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skeletal systemmade up of the 206 bones in your body
periosteumtough, tight fitting membrane that covers the bone
cartilagesmooth, slippery, thick layer of tissue that covers the end of bones
jointa place where two or more bones come together
ligamenta tough tissue that hold the bones together at the joint
musclean organ that can contract, relax, and provides the force to move your body
voluntary musclemuscles that you are able to control
involuntary musclemuscles that you can't control consciously
skeletal musclesmuscles that move bones
tendonsthick bands of tissue that attach to bones
Cardiac musclefound only in the heart
Smooth musclefound in your intestines, bladder, blood vessels and other internal organs
epidermisouter, thinnest layer of your skin
melaninpigment that protects your skin and gives it color
dermisbelow the epidermis, contains blood vessels, nerves, muscles oil and sweat glands



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