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Vertebrae
the bones of the "back bone" which protect the spinal cord
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Skull
the bones which surround and protect the brain
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Rib cage
the bones which protect the heart and lungs
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Ligament
tough bundles of fibre which hold the bones together
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Cartilage
reduces friction between bones and absorbs shock
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Synovial fluid
an oily fluid that reduces friction in a joint
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Opposing pair
two muscles which work together to bend and straighten a limb
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Tendon
inelastic fibres to attach a muscle to a bone
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the bones which surround and protect the brain

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Skull

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the bones which protect the heart and lungs

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tough bundles of fibre which hold the bones together

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reduces friction between bones and absorbs shock

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