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skeletal/musclular
Skeletal and muscular vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| skeletal system | Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints |
| arthritis | painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. |
| flexor | a muscle that bends a part of the body, such as an arm or a leg |
| extensor | muscle that straightens a joint |
| strain | A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon by stretching or overextending |
| muscular system |