The human skeletal system consists of all of the bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments in the body. Altogether, the skeleton makes up about 20 percent of a person’s body weight. An adult’s ...

The adult human skeletal system consists of 206 bones, as well as a network of tendons, ligaments and cartilage that connects them. Teeth are made of dentin and enamel and are part of the skeletal ...

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The skeletal system gives the body its basic framework, providing structure, protection, and movement. The 206 bones in the body also produce blood cells, store important minerals, and release ...