Body System Vocab Study

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Muscles

Back

Body parts made of muscle tissue that move bones by contracting and relaxing. Example: Your biceps lift your arm.

Front

Joints

Back

Places where two or more bones meet, allowing movement. Examples: Elbow, knee, shoulder.

Front

Ligaments

Back

Strong, stretchy bands that connect bones to other bones. They hold your joints together.

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Exoskeleton

Back

A hard outer covering that supports and protects the bodies of some animals. Examples: Crab shell, beetle body.

Front

Cardiac Muscle

Back

A type of muscle found only in the heart that pumps blood. Heart muscle works automatically.

Front

Smooth Muscle

Back

Found in the walls of internal organs; moves things automatically. Examples: Stomach, blood vessels.

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Cell Differentiation

Back

The process where cells change into special types for certain jobs. Example: Muscle cells vs. nerve cells.

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Organs

Back

Structures made of tissues working together to do a job. Examples: Heart, lungs, stomach.

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Tissue

Back

A group of similar cells that work together to do one job. Example: Muscle tissue helps with movement.

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Organ System

Back

A group of organs that work together for a body function.

Digestive system breaks down food.