chapter 15.2 skeletal system skeletal system- bones,cartilage,and the connective tissue that hold...
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Chapter 15.2 Skeletal Systemskeletal system- Bones,cartilage,and the
connective tissue that hold bones together
cartilage- flexible, rubbery tissue that cushions area where bones meet
joint- A place where two or more bones meet
ligaments- connective tissue that connects bones in a joint
periosteum- the outermost portion of the bone
vertebrae- are the little ring shaped bones that make up the spine
Bone Marrow
Bone marrow fills the hollow of most bones
The main function of bone marrow is producing blood cells.
Red marrow produces red and white blood cells
Yellow marrow stores fat.
Rigid means stiff and not flexible
Osteoporosis- a disease where bones become less dense, weak, and break more easily.
Sprain- when a ligament is stretched too far or is torn
4 Functions of the Skeletal System1.To protect other organs2.To store minerals3.To allow you to move4.To make blood cells
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