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Skeletal System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| skeletal system | the structure of bones that allows animals and humans to move and be protected. |
| joint | A place in the body where two bones come together |
| ligament | Connective tissue that connects bone 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 |
| tendon | Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone |
| clavicle | collar bone |
| skull | bone structure that covers the brain |
| vertebrae | 33 bones that protect the spinal cord |
| rib cage | group of bones that protect the heart, lungs and other organs |
| Functions of the Skeletal System | Support, Movement, Making Blood Cells, Protection |