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Science Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Striated Muscle | A muscle that appears banded; also called skeletal muscle. |
Smooth Muscle | Involuntary muscle found inside many internal organs of the body. |
Cardiac Muscle | Muscle tissue found only in the heart. |
Involuntary Muscle | A muscle that is not under conscious control. |
Voluntary Muscle | A muscle that is under conscious control. |
Ligament | Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joint. |
Tendon | Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. |
Cartilage | A connective tissue that is more flexible than bone and that protects the ends of bones and keeps them from rubbing together. |
Red Marrow | Produces red blood cells. |
Yellow Marrow |