The skeleton

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what are joints?
Joints are the meeting places between two or more bones (allow movement)they are also called Articulalios
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How does movement happen in our body?
Body movement happen when muscles contract across joints,movin one bone towards another
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what is a cartilage and what is its function ?
A Cartilage is foun at the end of a bone. it helps prevent friction of bones rubbing against each other . it also produces synovial fluid and absorbs shock between bones in a joint
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what is Osteoporosis?
it is a disease of the bone which makes them weak and fragile which can lead to a high risk of bone fracture. its mainly due to a reduce of calcium and vitamin D in the bones.
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What are the functions of the skeleton:
Protection,movement,support,blood production and gives shape
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what are ligaments and what are their function?
They are tough connective tissu which links bone to bone at a joint.They help keep the joint stable and prevent dislocation
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jOINTS ARE CLASSIFIED INTO THREE CATEGORIES WHAT AR THEY?
Immovable,cartilaginous(slightly movable),synovial(freely movable
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What is arthritis?
A condition which involves damage of the joints.joints can be very painful,stiff and lose their flexibility
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what are tendons and what are their function?
These are strong connective tissue which attaches muscles.
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Where does the skeleton make blood cells
it makes red and white blood cells in the bone marrow , within the bone.
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How does the skeleton provides movement to our bodies?
This takes place at joints.joints form when two or more bones meet.Muscles contract and relax to move the bones.
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