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the skeletal system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| skeleton | an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant. |
| vertebrae | each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes |
| joint | a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together |
| ligament | a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint. |
| cartilage | firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. |
| compact bone | The compact noncancellous portion of bone that consists largely of concentric lamellar osteons and interstitial lamellae. |
| spongy bone | Bone in which the spicules form a latticework, with interstices filled with embryonic connective tissue or bone marrow. |
| marrow | a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced |
| osteoporosis | a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, |
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