Skeletal - Muscular System
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The body system that gives our body a framework
Skeletal System
A muscle that straightens or extends when it is contracted
extensor muscle
The body system responsible for movement
Muscular System
Connects muscle to bone
Tendon
Connects bone to bone
Ligament
tissue that covers the ends of a bone to reduce friction
cartilage
a muscle that moves without you telling it to
involuntary muscle
a muscle that you can control
voluntary muscle
bone that is pulled when a muscle is contracted
insertion bone
the bone that does not move when a muscle is contracted
origin bone
type of joint where bones slide over other bones (example - wrist/ankle joint)
gliding joint
type of joint where one bone rotates around another bone (example - neck)
pivot joint
type of joint where your bones only move in a single plane (example - elbow & knee)
hinge joint
type of joint where there is a full range of rotation (example - shoulder/hip)
ball-and-socket joint
A muscle that flexes or bends a limb when contracted
flexor muscle
Skeletal System
System that gives our body structure & framework
Cartilage
Tissue that protects the ends of bones from rubbing together in a joint
Ligament
Tissue that connects a bone to another bone
Tendon
Tissue that connects a muscle to a bone
Muscular System
System responsible for movement
Voluntary Muscle
Muscle that you have control over
Involuntary Muscle
Muscle that I do not control
Flexor Muscle
Muscle that flexes or closes when contracted
Extensor Muscle
Muscle that extends or opens when contracted