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What is the skeletal system?

Back

The skeletal system is made up of bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments that support and protect the body.

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What are bones like on the outside?

Back

Bones are strong on the outside.

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How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

Back

The adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones.

Front

Are bones living organs?

Back

Yes, bones are living organs.

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What are bones like on the inside?

Back

Bones are soft on the inside.

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What is cartilage?

Back

Cartilage is a flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at joints and helps reduce friction.

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What are ligaments?

Back

Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints.

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What are tendons?

Back

Tendons are strong cords that connect muscles to bones.

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What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

The skeletal system provides structure, protects organs, anchors muscles, and stores calcium.

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What is the difference between a joint and a bone?

Back

A joint is where two bones meet, while a bone is a hard structure that makes up the skeleton.