Skeletal System Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
skeletal system | made up of 206 bones that give the body structure and support |
skeleton | basic framework of the body |
bone | give structure and support; cover and protect organs inside the body |
bone marrow | spaces in the large bones of the body contain soft connective tissue; red blood cells are produced here |
calcium | used in your body to build strong bones |
cartilage | softer connective tissue; flexible but tough that provides a "cushion" in different parts of the body |
ligament | tissue connects bone to bone |
muscle | pull the bones to produce movement |
rib | protects the heart and lungs |
skull | protects the brain |
tendon | bands of connective tissue that attach muscle to bone |
vertebrae | bones stacked one on top of the other; held together with ligaments |
spine | "back bone"; supports our body; made up of a number of vertebrae, protects the spinal cord |
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