Human Skeleton Flashcards
1
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Skeleton
A
All of the bones that support the body, protect the organs, and enable us to move.
2
Q
Bone
A
Hard, solid, calcium compound with a soft, spongy center.
3
Q
Marrow
A
Soft tissue that fills the inside of long bones; makes red blood cells.
4
Q
Cartilage
A
Soft, elastic, flexible tissue found in ears, nose, and joints.
5
Q
Joint
A
The place where two or more bones meet.
6
Q
Fracture
A
A break in any bone.
7
Q
Ligament
A
Thick, strong tissue that connects bones to one another.
8
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Tendon
A
Tissue that connects muscles to bones.
