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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 joints |
| 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 | stores fat |