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Health Vocab 2/16/18
Skeletal System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Skeletal System | The Framework of bones and other tissues that supports the body |
| Joints | Places where two or more bones meet |
| Ligaments | A type of connecting tissue that holds bones to other bones at the joint |
| Cratilage | A strong, flexible tissue that allows joints to move easily, cushions bones, and supports soft tissues |
| Tendons | A type of connecting that joints muscles to bones and muscle to muscles |
| Muscular System | Tissues that move parts of the body and control the organs |
| Skeletal Muscle | A muscle attached to bones that enables you to move your body |
| Cardiac Muscle | Muscle found in the walls of your heart |
| Smooth Muscle | Muscle found in organs and blood vessels and glands |