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Chapter 14 Support and Movement

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The organs of the skeletal system are the __________________.
bones
The inner part of a bone is made of ______________________.
marrow
What is the term for a group of organs that work together?
system
The bands of tissue that hold different bones together are called ___________________.
ligaments
What part of the skeleton keeps body organs from moving down when you stand up?
pelvis
Fixed joints are found in the ___________________.
skull
What connects muscles to bones?
tendons
What action uses involuntary muscles?
digesting
Muscles move bones by ____________________.
contracting
What happens when a muscle contracts?
It gets shorter and thicker
Muscles feel tired when too much ___________________ builds up.
waste
Scoliosis is a problem of which system?
skeletal

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