Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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skeletal system
A
the network of bones inside of you
2
Q
joints
A
allow you to move
3
Q
periosteum
A
the outside layer of bone
4
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compact bone
A
it is smooth and hard, made of many layers of calcium- rich minerals and a tough fiber called collagen
5
Q
collagen
A
a tough fiber
6
Q
spongy bone
A
the network of bone tunnels
7
Q
bone marrow
A
the thick fluid in the bone cavity
8
Q
osteoblasts
A
the cells that make the new bone
9
Q
cartilage
A
a firm but resilient substance
10
Q
osteoclasts
A
bone cells that eat the spongy layer
11
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ligaments
A
the tissues that hold the bones in place at the joint
