Nervous, Skeletal, & Muscular Systems Vocab

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Nervous System

Back

Gathers information from the body, processes information and responds to the information within the body

Front

Nerve Impulse

Back

Electrochemical reaction driven by sodium and potassium

Front

Axial Skeleton

Back

Bones which make up the vertebral column and skull

Front

Appendicular Skeleton

Back

Part of the skeleton which includes the pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbs

Front

Biped

Back

Walks on two legs

Front

Quadruped

Back

Walks on four legs

Front

Skeletal System

Back

Provides protection to vital organs, aids in locomotion and blood production and is used for storage

Front

Ligament

Back

Attaches bone to bone

Front

Joints

Back

Areas where bones meet

Front

Cartilage

Back

Absorbs shock and provides flexible structure; reduces joint friction