| A | B |
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| Vertebrae | bones that make up back bone of an animal |
| Ligament | connective tissue, attaches bones to bones |
| Joint | a place where two bones meet |
| Cartilage | connective tissue, more flexible than bone, acts as a cushion where bones meet |
| Tendon | connective tissue, attaches muscles to bones |
| Muscle Tissue | body tissue that contracts or shortens to move body parts |
| Involuntary Muscle | a muscle you CANNOT control |
| Voluntary Muscle | a muscle you CAN control |
| Key Concept1 | The SM system is responsible for locomotion needed to escape danger, obtain food & shelter, and reproduce |
| Key Concept2 | The interaction of the Skeletal and Muscular Sytems is coordinated by the nervous system |
