The Skeleton and Muscles

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What are the two layers of bone like?

The outside layer is hard and strong tissue making the bone rigid. The inside layer is called bone marrow and it is a spongey tissue that produces red and white blood cells. 

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What are the 4 main functions of the Skeletal Syst

Movement, Production of blood cells, Protection and Support. 

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What are muscles are bones attached together by?

Tendons which is a rough band. 

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What are antagonistic muscles?

Muscles that work in pairs against each other. Examples are the Triceps and Biceps in the arms, and the Hamstrings and Quadriceps in the legs. 

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What are human joints called?

Synovial Joints.

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What are the ends of bones in a joint covered in?

Cartilage which is surrounded by synovial fluid keeping it slippery.

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What keeps the two joints attached?

Ligaments 

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What is a hinge joint?

It is the same as opening agf closing a door, they cannot rotate. Examples are knee and elbow. 

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What is a ball and socket joint?

They go back and forth in all directions and can rotate fully. Examples are hip and shoulder. 

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