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11 Cards in this Set
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What are the 5 functions of the skeleton? |
Support Movement Blood production Shape of the body Protection |
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Ligaments |
Ligaments connect bone to bone |
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Tendons |
Tendons connect muscle to bone |
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Cartilage |
Cartilage is a soft and spongy tissue |
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Synovial fluid |
Synovial fluid fills the space between the ends of bones in a joint. It acts as a lubricant in the joint |
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Where are blood cells made? |
Bone marrow |
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What are the two bones in the Lower arm called |
Radius and ulna |
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What do the white blood cells do? |
To protect the body against infection and disease |
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Where are the hinge joints found ? |
Knee and elbow |
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Where is the pivot joint found? |
Neck |
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Where is the ball and socket joint found? |
Shoulder and hip |
