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  2. 6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System – Anatomy & Physiology

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    The major functions of the skeletal system are body support, facilitation of movement, protection of internal organs, storage of minerals and fat, and blood cell formation.

  3. Skeletal System (Musculoskeletal System) The skeletal system is your body’s support structure. It gives your body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for your organs and stores minerals.

  4. The Functions of the Skeletal System – Anatomy & Physiology

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    The major functions of the bones are body support, facilitation of movement, protection of internal organs, storage of minerals and fat, and hematopoiesis. Together, the muscular system and skeletal system are known as the musculoskeletal system.

  5. The skeletal system provides support and protection for the bodys internal organs and gives the muscles a point of attachment. Humans have an endoskeleton, where our bones lie underneath our skin and muscles. In other animals, such as insects, there is an exoskeleton on the outside of the body.

  6. 6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System - OpenStax

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    The skeletal system is the body system composed of bones and cartilage and performs the following critical functions for the human body: supports the body; facilitates movement; protects internal organs; produces blood cells; stores and releases minerals and fat; Support, Movement, and Protection

  7. Human skeleton | Parts, Functions, Diagram, & Facts

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    Human skeleton, the internal skeleton that serves as a framework for the body. This framework consists of many individual bones and cartilages. There also are bands of fibrous connective tissue—the ligaments and the tendons—in intimate relationship with the parts of the skeleton.

  8. 10.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System

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    The major functions of the bones are body support, facilitation of movement, protection of internal organs, storage of minerals and fat and haematopoiesis. Together, the muscular system and skeletal system are known as the musculoskeletal system.

  9. Skeletal System: Anatomy and Function, Diagram, Diseases, and...

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    The skeletal system is the foundation of your body, giving it structure and allowing for movement. We’ll go over the function and anatomy of the skeletal system before diving into the types of ...

  10. Skeletal System: Parts, Diagrams, Photos, and Function

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    The skeletal system is made up of your bones, ligaments, and cartilage. Though its main function is to provide structural support for the body, it also stores important minerals—such as calcium—forms red blood cells, and protects your internal organs.

  11. 9.2: The Functions of the Skeletal System - Biology LibreTexts

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    The skeletal system is the body system composed of bones and cartilage and performs the following critical functions for the human body: supports the body; facilitates movement; protects internal organs; produces blood cells; stores and releases minerals and fat