Skeletal System CK-12 Foundation

11 Surprising Facts About the Skeletal System · Surprise! · Babies have more bones than adults · The hands and feet contain over half of the

A skeletal system is necessary to support the body, protect internal organs, and allow for the movement of an organism There are three

lymphatic system The Skeletal System • Parts of the skeletal system include: – Bones – Joints – Cartilages – Ligaments • Divided into two divisions: 1 Axial

muscular system The skeletal system is the body system composed of bones and cartilage and performs the following critical functions for the human body: