Musculoskeletal System Flashcards

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The body system that provides support, stability, shape, and movement to the body

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Musculoskeletal system

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The point at which two (or more) bones meet.

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Joint

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Soft connective tissue found between joints

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Cartilage

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Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone at a joint

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Ligaments

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Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone

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Tendons

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Muscle that can be consciously controlled

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Voluntary muscle

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Muscle that is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (not consciously controlled)

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Involuntary muscle

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Muscle tissue that has a striped appearance due to its fiber composition

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Striated muscle

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