Function of the skeleton

The video explains how bones fuse to form around 200 bones in adults. It highlights the skeleton's role in protecting vital organs like the brain, heart, and lungs. The skeleton also provides shape, support, and mobility, working with muscles to enable movement. Joints connect bones, allowing flexibility. Despite often being unnoticed, the skeleton is a vital organ for body function.

How many bones does an adult human have?

What is the primary function of the skull?

How do bones contribute to body movement?

What role do joints play in the skeleton?

Why is the skeleton considered one of the most important organs?