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Science Unit 3 Lesson 4 Strong Bones and Mighty Muscles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| organs that support and protect the body, store minerals, and allow movement | bones |
| spongy layer where red blood cells are made | marrow |
| the place where two bones meet | joint |
| connect bones together at joints | ligaments |
| joint that allows circular movement | ball-and-socket joint |
| joint that allows back and forth movement | hinge joint |
| joint that allows you to rotate your head from side to side | pivot joint |
| body part where you can find a hinge joint | knee |
| body part where you can find a pivot joint | neck |
| body part where you can find a ball-and-socket joint | arm |
| organ that contracts to produce body movement | muscle |
| strong bands of tissue that connect skeletal muscles to bones | tendons |
| movements that happen without your thinking about them | involuntary movements |
| movements that you control | voluntary movements |
| the beating of your heart is an example of which type of movement | involuntary movement |
| running and playing computer games are examples of which type of movement | voluntary movement |
| muscle that pulls on your bones, enabling you to move | skeletal muscle |
| heart muscle that works all your life pumping blood | cardiac muscle |
| muscle that makes up the walls of the blood vessels and organs | smooth muscle |
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