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Skeletal and Muscular Systems

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boneThe structure that makes up the body's skeleton.
ligamentThe connective tissue that hold bones together.
tendonThe connective tissue that is attached to bone and moves the tissue.
cartilageDense, fibrous, flexible, connective tissue.
marrowSoft material found within bone.
jointThe place where two bones meet.
skeletal muscleMuscel tissue that is attached to bone and moves the skeleton.
smooth muscleMuscle tissue responsible for involuntary movement.
cardiac muscleMuscle tissue found only in the heart.
sprainInjury in which ligaments are torn or stretched.
fractureBreak in a bone.
dislocationInjury in which a bone is forced out of its joint.
206The approximate number of bones in the skeletal system.
phosphorusTwo minerals that make up the nonliving parts of bones are calcium and ______.
femurthe longest bone in the body.
shoulderAn example of a ball and joint socket.
elbowAn example of a hinge joint.
voluntarySkeletal muscles are also known as __________ muscles.
neck vertebraePivot joints
claviclecollar bone


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Lindenhurst Middle School
Lindenhurst, NY

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