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muscular system
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7th Grade
03/03/2011

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What is the larg muscel just beneath the lungs that plays a big part in breathing.
Definition
muscle tissue.
Term
which type of muscle is found in the heart.
Definition
cardiac muscle
Term
whatn are the small bones that form the backbone called?
Definition
vertabray
Term
what organ system makes blood cells?
Definition
skeletal system
Term
what is a strong connective tissue that holds movable joints together called?
Definition
protection movable and shape
Term
what make up the soft connective tissue found in the small spaces of bones
Definition
bonemarrow
Term
how does exercies help build and maintain healthy bones
Definition
it maintanes homeostasus
Term
When does bone growth occur?
Definition
When connective tissue is replaced
Term
What is a flat bone?
Definition
It is thin and flat.
Term
What is an irregular bone?
Definition
It is long and wide.
Term
Illium, Ischial and pubis bones form what?
Definition
The pelvis
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Where do bones store energy?
 
Definition
yellow bone marrow
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What is a shaft?
Definition
   
A shaft is the main portion of the bone.
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What is the Epiphysis?
Definition
   
It's the expanded ends of the long bone.
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What is red marrow of the bone?
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It forms red blood cells.
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