chapter 2 part 2

1. is the connection between two or more bones
4. also known as the collarbone
6. produces offspring and differentiates males from females as assigned at birth
8. covers, shapes, and holds the skeletal system in place muscles contract to allow for movement of body structures
9. forms the physical foundation of the body composed of 206 bones
11. also known as digits bones of the fingers or toes three in each finger and two in each thumb
13. the study of bones
14. also called the shoulder blade
15. smaller bone in the forearm on the same side as the thumb
16. coordinates all other body systems allowing them to work efficiently and react to the environment
17. makes blood and oxygen available to body stricter though respiration eliminates carbon dioxide

2. protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying pathogens and toxins
3. eliminates waste from the body reducing the buildup of toxins
5. provides a protective covering and regulates body temp
7. inner and larger bone in the forearm located on the side of the little finger
10. also known as the wrist
12. five bones or metacarpals of the palm located between the carpus and phalanges