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Anatomy lesson 1.2
The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| skeletal system | The organ system that supports and protects the body and allows it to move. Stores minerals and produces red blood cells. |
| ligament | The tough, flexible strands of connective tissue that holds bones together. -located at the ends of your bones |
| joint | where two parts of the body are fitted together and allow for movement ex. ball and socket, gliding, hinge |
| muscular system | made of the muscles that allow your body to move and be flexible ex. bicep, tricep, deltoid, oblique |
| tendon | connects muscles to bones |
| calcium | a mineral that makes bones strong and hard |
| cell | The smallest functional part of an organism. |
| cartilage | A strong, flexible, and smooth connective tissue found at the end of bone. It allows bones to move smoothly across each other. |
| spongy bone | has many open spaces and provides most of the strength and support for a bone |
| compact bone | hard outer layer of bone that stores important minerals such as calcium |
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