the structure and functions of the skeleton

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the name used to describe the muscular system and the skeletal system working together
musculoskeletal system
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bones that meet at a joint to enable movement
articulating bones
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an area of the body where two or more articulating bones meet
synovial joint
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increase in the angle of bones at a joint
extension
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decrease in the angle of bones at a joint
flexion
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movement of a bone or limb away from the midline of the body
abduction
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movement of a bone or limb towards the midline of the body
adduction
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a circular movement around a joint or in other words a movement around an axis
rotation
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movement at the ankle joint that points the toes and increases the angle at the ankle joint
plantar flexion
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movement at the ankle joint that flexes the foot upwards and decreases the angle at the ankle joint
dorsiflexion
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function of the seleton thst starts with S
SUPPORT
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function of the seleton thst starts with P V O
protect vital organs
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function of the seleton thst starts with M
movement
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function of the seleton thst starts with S A S
shape and structure
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function of the seleton thst starts with B C P
blood cell production
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function of the seleton thst starts with S O M
storage of minerals
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bones that meet at a joint to enable movement

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articulating bones

Card 3

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an area of the body where two or more articulating bones meet

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Card 4

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increase in the angle of bones at a joint

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Card 5

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decrease in the angle of bones at a joint

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