The Skeleton

There are 206 named bones in the human skeleton, and more than 200 joints. The bones are bound together by connective tissues called ligaments.

The most obvious function of the skeleton is one of support, to provide form and structure to the body. It is the skeleton that gives us the characteristically human shape. The skeleton also protects the internal organs, produces red and white blood cells, stores minerals and allows movement.

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