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Words Related to Body - Musculoskeletal System

Here you will learn some English words related to the musculoskeletal System, such as "ligament", "hamstring", and "coccyx".

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bone
[noun]
any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals
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joint
[noun]
a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around
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cartilage
[noun]
an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth
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cartilage bone
[noun]
a transformed cartilaginous structure that has undergone ossification
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ligament
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(anatomy) a strong band of tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or keeps organs in place
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bursa
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a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues such as bones, tendons, and muscles
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axial skeleton
[noun]
the central part of the skeleton that includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage
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axial muscle
[noun]
a single muscle that is located along the central axis of the body, including the head, neck, and trunk
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Achilles tendon
[noun]
a tendon in the leg that attaches the muscles of the calf to the bone of the heel
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tendon
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(anatomy) an elastic cord or band that connects a muscle to a bone
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skull
[noun]
the bony structure that surrounds and provides protection for a person's or animal's brain
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muscle
[noun]
a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body
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hamstring
[noun]
(anatomy) one of the five tendons at the back of someone's knee
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abductor
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(anatomy) a muscle that moves a part of the body away from its normal position by contraction
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backbone
[noun]
a line of connected bones going down from your neck to tail bone in the middle of the back
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biceps
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the large muscle at the front of the upper part of the arm, which flexes the forearm
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breastbone
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a long flat bone at the center of the chest that connects the ribs and the shoulder girdle
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cheekbone
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the bone that is just below the eye
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ciliary body
[noun]
(anatomy) the structure that encloses the inner surface of the eye which consists of the muscle which makes the eye move
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clavicle
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(anatomy) a bone of the shoulder girdle that connects the breastbone to the shoulder bone
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coccyx
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(anatomy) the small triangular bone at the end of the spinal column in humans or tailless primates
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collarbone
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either of the pair of bones that go across the top of the chest from the base of the neck to the shoulders
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cranium
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(anatomy) the bone structure that surrounds and protects the brain
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deltoid
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(anatomy) a large muscle, triangular in shape that covers the shoulder joint and helps the arm to abduct and rotate
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extensor
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a muscle that helps a body part or limb be stretched out by contraction
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femur
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(anatomy) the longest bone in the top part of the human leg between the hip and the knee
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humerus
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(anatomy) a long bone in the arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow
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fibula
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(anatomy) the outer and narrower of the two bones between the ankle and the knee
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flexor
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(anatomy) a muscle that allows one to bend a limb or body part by contraction
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jawbone
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either of the bones that form the jaw, particularly the lower jaw
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kneecap
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a small bone that covers the front of the knee joint
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mandible
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(anatomy) (zoology) either half of the jawbone, especially the lower jawbone that helps a vertebrate open and close its mouth
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metatarsal
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(anatomy) any of the five bones of the foot between the ankle and the toes
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musculature
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(biology) the overall arrangement or the system of muscles in a human or an animal's body
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occipital bone
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(anatomy) the trapezoidal bone that is at the base and lower back of the cranium, though which the spinal cord passes
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frontal bone
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the singular bone located at the front of the skull, forming the forehead and upper eye sockets for structural support and protection
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parietal bone
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a cranial bone that forms the sides and roof of the skull, offering protection for the brain
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sphenoid bone
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a butterfly-shaped bone, contributing to its structure and housing important structures
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temporal bone
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a cranial bone located on the sides and base of the skull, housing the ear structures and contributing to jaw movement
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zygoma
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a facial bone that forms the prominence of the cheek and connects various other facial bones
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zygomatic bone
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a facial bone that contributes to the structure of the cheek and forms part of the eye socket
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maxilla
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a facial bone that forms the central part of the face, supporting the upper teeth
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patella
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(anatomy) a small bone triangular in shape that covers and protects the front part of the knee joint
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pelvis
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(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs
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quadriceps
[noun]
(anatomy) any of the four large muscles at the front of the thigh that allow the knee joint to stretch
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quad
[noun]
a muscle at the front of the thigh that helps the knee joint stretch
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radius
[noun]
(anatomy) the larger and thicker bone of the human forearm extending from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist
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rib
[noun]
each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside
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ribcage
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(anatomy) the bony structure in the chest formed by the ribs which protects organs in the thoracic cavity
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sacrum
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(anatomy) a large bone at the lower part of the spinal column between the two hip bones of the pelvis
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shin bone
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the inner and larger bone of the pair of bones between the ankle and the knee
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scapula
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(anatomy) each of the pair of triangular bones that connect the humerus to the clavicle
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shoulder blade
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each of the pair of triangular bones that connect the upper arm bone with the collar bone
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sinew
[noun]
an elastic cord or band that connects a muscle to a bone
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skeleton
[noun]
the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person
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spine
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the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body
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sphincter
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(anatomy) a ring of muscle that can open or close an opening, such as anus, in the body
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sternum
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(anatomy) a long flat bone at the center of the chest that connects the ribs to the shoulder girdle
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tail bone
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the small triangular bone at the end of the spinal column in humans or tailless primates
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tarsal
[noun]
(anatomy) any of the cluster of seven small bones in the foot between the ankle and upper foot
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thighbone
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the longest bone in the human skeleton which is between the hip and the knee
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tibia
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(anatomy) the inner and larger of the two bones between the ankle and the knee
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triceps
[noun]
(anatomy) the three-headed muscle of the arm that functions as the extensor of the elbow joint
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ulna
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(anatomy) the thinner and longer bone of the human forearm extending from the elbow to the wrist
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vertebra
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(anatomy) any of the bony segments and cartilages of the spinal column
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ossicle
[noun]
a small bone found in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations and facilitate hearing
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fenestra
[noun]
an opening or a hole, particularly in a bone structure
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jaw
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the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
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