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Skeletal System |
The framework of bones that supports the body, protects internal organs, and anchors all the body’s movement. |
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Compact Bone |
The tough, hard outer layer of a bone. |
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Spongy Bone |
Strong, lightweight tissue inside a bone. |
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Axial Skeleton |
The central part of the skeleton, which includes the cranium, the spinal column, and the ribs. |
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Appendicular Skeleton |
The bones of the skeleton that function to allow movement, such as arm and leg bones. |
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Muscular System |
The muscles of the body that, together with the skeletal system, function to produce movement. |
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Skeletal Muscle |
A muscle that attaches to the skeleton. |
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Voluntary Muscle |
A muscle that can be moved at will. |
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Smooth Muscle |
Muscle that performs involuntary movement and is found inside certain organs, such as the stomach. |
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Involuntary Muscle |
A muscle that moves without conscious control. |
