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Ch. 1 - Science

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The ____ and the breastbone protect the lungs and heart.   ribs  
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The ____ helps protect the brain.   skull  
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Where 2 or more bones join together is called a ____.   joint  
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You will find _______________ in all the places where two bones meet. It is a rubbery tissue.   cartilage  
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tiny bones that protect the spinal cord   vertebrae  
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connect the bones in the joints of the body and help keep them in place   ligaments  
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another word for breastbone   sternum  
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a soft tissue in the center of the bone   marrow  
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What are the three functions of your skeletal system?   1. supports the body and gives it shape 2. works with muscles to move the body 3. protects soft organs and body parts  
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How is compact bone different from spongy bone?   Compact bone is hard and contains canals or tubes through which blood vessels and nerves run. Spongy bone is filled with air spaces to make the bones lighter. It also contains bone marrow.  
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Give an example of a fixed joint.   in the skull  
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Give an example of a ball-and-socket joint.   showlder  
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Give an example of a hinge joint   knee or ankle  
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Give an example of a pivot joint   neck  
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Give an example of a gliding joint   wrist  
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