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Skeletal system GapFill

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The skeletal system provides a framework for movement, by working with the  fitnessmuscularcardiovasculargas system. The bones act as levers and provide points for  bursaemusclesbonesblood cells to attach to via tendons, causing movement at a  joint capsulesynovial jointcartilagelong bone when the muscles contract.

The shape and type of bones can lead to different amounts of movements.  ThickLongShortFlat bones allow for fine movements, while  flatshortlongthick bones enable gross movements.  ThickWhiteFlatLong bones provide protection to the vital organs, such as the cranium protecting the brain and the  talusribsulnahumerus protecting the heart and lungs. Different joint types also allow for different types of movement, with  tablehingeaerobicball and socket joints allowing the greatest range of movement.

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