| A | B |
|---|
| vertebrae | 26 small bones that make up the backbone |
| backbone | column of 26 smallbones that protects the spinal cord |
| spinal cord | connects the brain with other parts of the body |
| rib cage | ribs forming a protective cage around the heart, chest and lungs |
| skull | group of bones that protect eyes and brain |
| skeleton | framework that supports soft tissue and organs |
| joint | where two bones meet |
| ligament | tough, band of tissue joining bones |
| tendon | tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle and bones |
| marrow | soft, vascular tissue which fills bone cavities |
| cartilage | tough, elastic connective tissue attached to the surface of bones near joints |
| tarsal | foot bone |
| metatarsal | toe bones |
| phalanges | joints |
| ulna | bigger bone in the forearm (lower) |
| radius | smaller bone in forearm (lower) |
| humerus | upper arm bone |
| spine | spinal column of a vertebrae, backbone |
| femur | thigh bone, strongest and largest in body |
| fulcrum | point or support on which a lever pivots |
