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Skeletal System dominique w.
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7th Grade
03/03/2011

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What are the small bones that form the backbone called?
Definition
The vertabrae
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What organ system makes blood cells?
Definition
The skeletal system
Term
What is a strong connetive tissue that holds movable joints together called?
Definition
ligaments
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What are the five functions of the skeletal system?
Definition
1. enables you to move
2. shares minerals
3. protects organs
4. produce blood cells
5. provide shapes

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What makes up the soft connective tissue found in the small spaces of bones?
Definition
This is the type of tissue that makes up tendons and ligaments
Term
What motion does a hinge joint allow?
Definition
 hinge joint allows movement in a certain spot to take place.
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What motion does a ball and socket joint allow?
Definition
 capable of motion around an indefinite number of axes, which have one common center. It enables the bone to move in a 360° angle.
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Why are dairy products healthy in terms of your bones?
Definition
Dairy products are good for you because they help prevent bone disease.



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How does excersise help build and maintain healthy bones?
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by making bones grow stronger and denser


Term
What are the bones of the spine called?
Definition
Vertebra
Term
What is the scientific name for the jaw bone?
Definition
mandable
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What are two kind of joints in the body?
Definition
movable and inmovable
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What are two kind of joints in the body?
Definition
  • Hinge joints
  • Pivot joints
  • Ball-and-socket joints
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    How does the skeleton help the body move?
    Definition
    Bones give shape to the body, and they also protect internal organs. However, if the skeleton is the framework of the human body, then the muscles are the driving force. The muscles of the body are connected to the bones via ligaments and tendons, and it is these long strands of thick cord that are used to make the body move

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    What is a joint?
    Definition
    A joint is when two joints come together
    Term
    What is the calvicle commonly called?
    Definition
    Broken collarbone
    Term
    How many bones are in the body?
    Definition
    The adult human body has 206 bones. An infant may have from 300-350 bones at birth.

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    What is the skeletal system?
    Definition
    The bodily system that consists of the bones, their associated cartilages, and the joints, and supports and protects the body

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