Abduction - This movement happens at the hips when I do the splits., Adduction - This movement happens at the shoulder when I bring my hands together for a dive., Ball and socket - What type of joint allows rotation at the shoulder and hip?, Blood cells - Something produced in long bones such as the femur., Bone marrow - Soft, spongy material found on the inside of bones that plays a role in blood cell production., Carpals - The names of the bones in the wrist., Cartilage - This forms a cushion and prevents wear and tear on the bones., Circumduction - A circular motion involving flexion, extension, abduction and adduction., Cranium - This bone protects the brain., Extension - This happens at the knee when a football is kicked., Femur - A large bone which is found in the leg., Fibula - The smaller of the bones found in the leg., Flexion - This movement occurs at the elbow during the downward phase of a press-up., Ribs - What bones protect the heart and lungs?, Hinge - What type of joint allows us to bend our knee to kick a football?, Humerus - Bone found in the arm and the end makes up part of the elbow., Joint - A place where two or more bones meet., Ligament - Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone., Movement - This is a function of the skeleton., Pivot - This type of joint allows rotation and can be found in the neck., Protection - This function reduces the risk of injury to important tissues., Radius - A bone in the arm which connects to the wrist on the same side as the thumb., Red blood cells - The cells responsible for carrying oxygen around the body., Rotation - Bowling a cricket ball involves this type of movement at the shoulder., Structure - This refers to the way that the body is built., Support - Function of the skeleton that gives the body shape and holds vital organs in place., Synovial joint - A freely moveable joint, containing synovial fluid., Tendon - Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone., Tibia - Some people call it the shin bone., Ulna - A bone in the arm which connects to the wrist on the same side as the little finger.,

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