Skeletal and Muscular Systems Vocab

is a collection of interconnected cells that perform a similar function within an organism

• Organ

• Organ System

• Tissue

• Cells

Tags

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a group of tissues in a living organism that have been adapted to perform a specific function

• Tissue

• Organ

• Organ System

• Organelle

is a group of organs that work together as a biological system to perform one or more functions

• Cell

• Tissues

• Organs

• Organ systems

• Organelles

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Forms a internal, living framework that provides shape and support, protects internal organs, forms blood cells

• Bones

• Skeletal System

• Organ System

• Organ Cage

is a rigid organ that produces red and white blood cells, stores minerals, provides structure and support for the body, and enables mobility

• Cell

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Smooth Muscle

Thick, smooth, flexible and slippery tissue layer that covers the ends of bones, makes movement easier by reducing friction and absorbs shocks

• Cartilage

• Bone

• Smooth Muscle

• Tendon

Any place where two or more bones come together, can be moveable or immovable.

• Lever

• Joint

• Bone

• Ball and Socket

Tough bands of tissue that holds bones together at joints

(Sprain)

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Cells

• Muscles

Thick band of tissue that attaches bones to muscles

(Strain)

• Tendon

• Muscles

• Cartilage

• Ligament

Organ that can contract, relax, and provide the force to move bones and body parts

• Joint

• Vertebrae

• Muscle

• Bone