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, RED MARROW bone marrow found at the end of the long bones, also manufactures red and white
blood cells
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OSTEOCYTES They are bone cells that produce a hard, calcium rich extracellular matrix, and are
embedded in a matrix of collagen and minerals and form the skeleton of an
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system organism
SKELETON the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a framework for the body, as
well as attachment sites for muscle. Over 200 bones.
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AXIAL SKELETON pertaining to the central part of the body, the head and trunk
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APPENDICULAR SYSTEM composed of 126 bones in the human body. The word appendicular is the adjective
of the noun appendage, which itself means a part that is joined to something larger.
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system Functionally it is involved in locomotion (Lower limbs) of the axial skeleton and
manipulation of objects in the environment (Upper limbs).
JOINTS is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to
allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and
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ligaments fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone, to provide stability to joints
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tendon the strong connective tissue cords that attach skeletal muscles to bones
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cartilage strong connective tissue that supports the body and is softer and more flexible than
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osteoarthritis Inflammation of the bone and joint
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