Skeletal and Muscular System

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How do pairs of skeletal muscles work together?

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While one contracts, the other returns to original length.

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What is the purpose of the muscular system?

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The muscular system allows movement of bones and helps maintain posture.

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What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

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Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle.

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What is involuntary muscle?

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Muscle that works automatically, found in the heart and organs.

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How do the muscular and skeletal systems work together?

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They provide structure and movement to the body.

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What is the skeletal system?

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The framework of bones that supports the body and protects organs.

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What is a tendon?

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A fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

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What is the role of ligaments?

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Connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints.

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What is voluntary muscle?

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Muscle that can be consciously controlled, such as skeletal muscle.

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What is the function of cardiac muscle?

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To pump blood throughout the body, found only in the heart.