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20 Cards in this Set
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What is the Skeletal System?
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Contains bones as well as other structures that connect and protect the bones and that support other functions in the body.
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Cartilage is __
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A strong, flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones.
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Periosteum
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a membrane that surrounds bone
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What is a joint?
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A __ is where two or more bones meet.
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Ligaments are ________________________
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Bones that are connected to other bones by tissues
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What are the three types of moveable joints?
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Ball and socket, hinge, and pivot
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Description of a hinge joint
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allows bones to move back and forth in a single direction
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Description of a ball and socket joint
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allows bones to move and rotate in nearly all directions
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Description of a pivot joint
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allows bones to rotate
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Arthritis and osteoporosis are examples of ____
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Bone Injuries & Diseases
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The body maintaining homeostasis...
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Bones supplying calcium to your nerves, muscles and heart
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Bones remain strong by ____
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getting calcium, vitamin D, and exercise.
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A muscle is ___
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made of strong tissue that can construct in an orderly way.
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3 Types of Muscles
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Skeletal Muscle
Cardiac Muscle Smooth Muscle |
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Description of a skeletal muscle
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Attaches to bone; voluntary muscle.
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Description of a smooth muscle
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involuntary muscle; smooth appearance
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Description of a cardiac muscle
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found only in the heart; involuntary muscle.
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Involuntary Muscle
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A muscle you cannot consciously control
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Voluntary Muscle
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A muscle you can consciously control
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The muscular system regulates body temperature
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Changing chemical energy into thermal energy.
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