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Skeletal System basic terms

AB
AbductionMovement away from the body.
AdductionMovement towards the body
Appendicular SkeletonBones of the limbs, pectoral, and pelvic girdle.
ArticulationWhere ever two bones meet.
Axial SkeletonThe skull, vertebra column, ribs, and sternum.
Ball and Socket JointJoints typical found in shoulder and hip. A round ball fits inside of a cup.
Compact BoneDense bone
ExtensionMovement that increase in the angle between two bones.
FlexionMovement that reduces the angle between two bones.
FractureBreaks in the bone.
HyperextensionAn extension that is past the normal extension, usually limited by ligaments.
LigamentConnect bone to bone.
OsteoblastPrecursor cells that create new bones.
OsteoclastBone cells that help regulate the calcium and phosphate in the body.
OsteocyteBone cells
Spongy BoneHas lots of cannels that are filled with bone marrow.


8th Grade Science Teacher
St. Louis School Hawaii
Honolulu, HI

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