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| connective tissue which provides support and structure to the human body
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| membrane which covers the surface of the bone
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| red or yellow tissue in bones which produces red and white blood cells
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| porous, lightweight tissue found in bones
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| tough, hard bone; contains bone cells and blood vessels[image] |
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| tough, flexible tissue which covers the ends of bones and acts as a shock absorber; ex: nose & ears are made of this; cushions the knee joint
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| the place where two or more bones connect
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| tough band of tissue that holds bones together
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| joint which allows a back and forth movement; ex: elbow or knee
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| joint which allows movement in nearly all directions; ball-like bone fits into the socket end of another bone; ex: hip joint & shoulder joint
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| joint which does not move; ex: joints in the skull
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| joint which allows bones to slide forward, backward, and sideways; ex: wrist & ankle |
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| joint which produces a rotating or rolling motion; ex: neck joint |
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| cylinder-shaped bones which support weight and aid in movement |
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| small bones which slide easily over one another to allow for movement |
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| the flat design of these bones helps protect internal organs; ex: shoulder blades (scapula) & skull
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