Skeletal Support

Strong tissue that can contract in an orderly way.

• ligament

• muscle

• bone

• joint

Provides flexibility and allows movement.

• ligament

• muscle

• bone

• joint

Stretch during movement and keep the bones from moving apart.

• ligament

• muscle

• bone

• joint

All of the following are types of joints EXCEPT:

• ball and socket

• hook and loop

• hinge

• pivot

Bones provide both support and ___________.

Animals without a skeletal system have an _______________.