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CRMS skeletal
skeletal system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| periosteum | tough fitting outer membrane found on bones |
| ligament | tough band of tissue that holds bones together |
| marrow | found in the inside of some long bones, makes blood cells |
| immovable | type of joint found in the skull |
| gliding | type of joint found in the spine |
| ball and socket | type of joint found in the shoulder and hip |
| pivot | type of joint found in the neck |
| hinge | type of joint found in the elbow and knee |
| cartilage | smooth slippery, thick layer of tissue found on the ends of bones |
| joint | place where two or more bones come together |
| muscle | organ that can contract, relax and provide force to move your body. |
| voluntary muscle | muscle that you can control. |
| involuntary muscle | muscles you can't consciously control. |
| skeletal muscles | muscles that move bones |
| tendons | thick bands of tissue that attach muscles to bones |
| cardiac muscle | striated muscle that is only found in the heart. |
| smooth muscle | muscles found in the intestines, bladder, blood vessels and other internal organs. |
| epidermis | outer, thinnest layer of the skin |
| dermis | layer of skin below the epidermis and contains blood vessels, nerves, muscles, oil and sweat glands. |
| melanin | a pigment that protects your skin and gives it color. |
| vitamin D | helps the body absorb calcium from the blood and is produce by the skin. |
| bruise | tiny blood vessels burst under the skin and blood leaks into the surrounding area. |
| sweat gland | regulates body temperature and gets rid of waste. |
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