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Skeletal System

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skeletal system   made up of 206 bones that give the body structure and support  
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skeleton   basic framework of the body  
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bone   give structure and support; cover and protect organs inside the body  
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bone marrow   spaces in the large bones of the body contain soft connective tissue; red blood cells are produced here  
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calcium   used in your body to build strong bones  
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cartilage   softer connective tissue; flexible but tough that provides a "cushion" in different parts of the body  
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ligament   tissue connects bone to bone  
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muscle   pull the bones to produce movement  
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rib   protects the heart and lungs  
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skull   protects the brain  
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tendon   bands of connective tissue that attach muscle to bone  
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vertebrae   bones stacked one on top of the other; held together with ligaments  
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spine   "back bone"; supports our body; made up of a number of vertebrae, protects the spinal cord  
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