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skeletal system 1
muscles bones skin.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| skeletal system | |
| vertebrae | 26 small bones which make up your backbone. |
| marrow | A soft connective tissue called marrow. |
| cartilage | A connective tissue that is more flexible than bone. |
| joint | A place in the body where two bones come together. |
| immovable joints | Joints that connect in such a way that it provides little or no movement. |
| movable joints | Joints that allow the body lots of movement. |
| ligament | Strong connective tissue. |
| osteoporosis | A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily. |
| fracture | A break in the bone. |
| sprain | When ligaments are stretched too far and tear in places. |
| dislocation | When a bone comes out of it's joint. |
| X-ray | A form of light that travels in waves. |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance imaging is a type of scanner like an X-ray but it shows more than just bones. |
| involuntary muscles | Muscles that are not under your conscious control. |
| voluntary muscles | Muscles that are under your control. |
| skeletal muscles | A type of muscle that is attached to the bone. |
| tendon | A strong connective tissue that connects tissue to bone. |
| smooth muscles | Involuntary muscles. |
| cardiac muscles | A muscle that is involuntary, that has striated cells and that doesn't get tired. |
| epidermis | The outermost layer of the skin. |
| melanin | A pigment that gives skin it's color. |
| dermis | The lower layer of the skin. |
| pores | Openings in the skin. |
| follicles | Structures in which hair grows through. |
| Cancer | A disease in which some body cells divide uncontrollably. |
| Acne | A bacterial infection of the skin. |
| Five skeletal functions | Support,shape,movement protection and production of blood cells. |