The Skeleton

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The skeleton provides ............ for the framework of the body
Support
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The skeleton .......... the internal organs
Protects
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The skeleton is the site for ..... ..... ......
Blood Cell Production
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The skeleton provides a place for ....... .......
Mineral Storage
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The skeleton provides attachments for the .......
Muscles
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The skeleton provides levers and pivot points to create ......
Movement
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The sternum, ribs, cranium and pelvis are ..... ...... (protect internal organs and act as sites for muscular attachment)
Flat Bones
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The femur, humerus, radius, tibia and phalanges are ....... ...... (act as levers and are the site for blood cell production)
Long Bones
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The vertebrae is an ....... ....... which protects the spinal cord
Irregular Bone
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The carpals and tarsals are ....... ....... which bear weight well
Short Bones
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The patella is a ....... ........ which eases joint movement and resists compression
Sesamoid Bone
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Card 2

Front

The skeleton .......... the internal organs

Back

Protects

Card 3

Front

The skeleton is the site for ..... ..... ......

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

The skeleton provides a place for ....... .......

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The skeleton provides attachments for the .......

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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