Question

What is skeleton? and name it's functions.name it's five parts

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Explanation:

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.

primary functions of skeletal system

• support. provides structural support for the entire body.

• protection. surrounds soft tissue- ex. ...

• movement. skeletal muscle is attached to bone so it pulls on the bone when it contracts.

• mineral homeostasis. stores calcium and phosphorus--minerals are released into the blood when needed.

• blood cell production. ...

• storage......

There are five types of bones in the human skeletal system: long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid. Long Bone: Helps to facilitate movement and support the weight of the body. Long bones are characterized by a long tubular shaft and an articular surface at each end of the bone where ligaments and tendons attach