Skeletal System

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What is the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system is the framework of bones that supports and protects the body.

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What is the function of bones?

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Bones support the body, protect organs, and help in movement.

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What is the skull?

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The skull is the set of bones inside your head that protects your brain.

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What is the spine?

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The spine is a set of bones in your back that holds up your body.

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What happens when you break a bone?

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When you break a bone, your body connects the bone together and it heals.

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What is the largest bone in the human body?

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The largest bone in the human body is the thighbone, also known as the femur.

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What is the smallest bone in the human body?

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The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes, located in the ear.

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What are joints?

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Joints are places where two or more bones meet, allowing movement.

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What is cartilage?

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Cartilage is a flexible tissue that cushions joints and supports structures.

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How many bones are in the adult human body?

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An adult human body has 206 bones.