Musculoskeletal Flashcards

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Connective tissue

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Tissue that supports and gives structure to other tissues and organs in the body

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Cartilage

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Soft cushioning substance which covers the end of the bones. Acts as a shock absorber and reduces rubbing of the bone surfaces

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Flexors

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Muscle that bends a body part by decreasing the angle at a join

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Extensors

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A muscle that extends or straightens a body part by increasing the angle joint

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Skeletal tissue

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Supports structure for the body. One of the three significant ones

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Smooth muscle tissue

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In the stomach and intestines, helps with digestion and nutrient collection

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Cardiac tissue

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Tissue that is in the heart and makes it keep pumping and circulating blood

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Joint

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Place where bones meet

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Ligament

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Tough, fibrous tissue that connects one bone to another one.

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Muscle

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Responsible for movement

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Tendon

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Tough, fibrous that attach muscle to bone.

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