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Tendons connect bones to _______
muscles
Ligaments connect bones to ________
bones
How many bones do we have?
206
What is the name of the bone that connects the ribs in the front?
Sternum
What is the longest bone in the body?
femur
How many ribs do we have?
12
Where can you find a ball and socket joint?
Hip, shoulder
Which organ is involuntary?
Heart
the 3 types of muscles are cardiac, skeletal and __________
smooth
Where can you find cardiac muscles?
Heart
What are some malfunctions of the musculoskeletal system?
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sprain, strain
How do you get tendonitis?
injury, overuse- playing tennis etc
Where can you find cartilage in the body?
nose, ears, between joints (knee), ribs etc
Where is blood made?
The bone marrow
What is osteoporosis?
when the spongy bone gets weaker and "pores" get larger
