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A system of bones which provides support, protection and movement.
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Skeleton
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The individual parts of a hard interior framework that provides shape and protection for the human body.
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Bones
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The place where two bones meet.
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Joint
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The rubbery, flexible material that sometimes connects bones and provides shape for some body parts, including the nose and ears.
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Cartilage
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One part of the skeleton, including the leg, arm, head(skull) and torso.
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skeletal subsystem
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The hollow case, made from 18 fused bony plates and 2 jaw bones, that surrounds and protects the brain, inner ears and eyes.
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Skull
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The main part of the body, including shoulders, chest, abdomen and hips.
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torso
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jointed or joined in sections, as the human skeleton.
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articulated
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positioned opposite the other fingers.
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opposable thumb
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to prevent something from moving
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immobilize
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