framework of all the bones in your body

backbone, spinal column, 26 bones

place where 2 bones come together

holds together bones in movable joints

hard, dense bone -- contains minerals that give bones strength

ends of long bones, under compact bone, lightweight

connective tissue in bones RED = fills spaces in spongy bone - produces blood cells YELLOW = fills spaces in middle of bones - stores fat

strong connective tissue; more flexible than bone

condition in which bones lose minerals & become weak; break easily

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Human Body

skeletal

Term	Definition
skeleton	framework of all the bones in your body
vertebrae	backbone, spinal column, 26 bones
joint	place where 2 bones come together
ligament	holds together bones in movable joints
compact bone	hard, dense bone -- contains minerals that give bones strength
spongy bone	ends of long bones, under compact bone, lightweight
marrow	connective tissue in bones RED = fills spaces in spongy bone - produces blood cells YELLOW = fills spaces in middle of bones - stores fat
cartilage	strong connective tissue; more flexible than bone
osteoporosis	condition in which bones lose minerals & become weak; break easily