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15 Cards in this Set
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skeletal sytstem
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a collection or argans whose primary function is to support and protect the body;the organs in the system include bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons
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compact bone
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the type of tissuethat does not have open spaces ; the tissue that gives bone its strenght
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spongy bone
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the type of bone tissue that has many open spaces and contrains marrow
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cartilage
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a flexible whit tissue that gives support and protections but is not rigid like bone
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joint
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the place where two or more bones connect
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ligament
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a strong band of tissue that connects bones to bones
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mechanical
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a measure of how many times a machine multiplies an effort applied to a load; equals force applied to the load/effort force
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muscular system
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a collection of organd whose primary function is movement ; organs in this system include the muscles and the connective tissue that attaches them to bones
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smooth muscle
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the type of muscles found in blood vessels and the digestive tract
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cardiac muscle
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the type of muscle found in the heart
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sheletal muscle
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the type of muscle that moves the boneand helps protect the inner organs
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tendon
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a tough connective that connects skeletal muscles to bones
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flexor
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a muscle that blends part of the body
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extensor
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a muscle that straightens part of the body
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integumentary system
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a collection of organs whose primary function is to help the body maintain a stable and healthy environment ; the organs in the system include skin,hair,and nails
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