1. Chapter 14: Bones, Muscles, and Skin Secton 2: The Skeletal System
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
To provide shape and support for your body
It enables you to move
It protects your organs like your brain, and your heart and lungs
It produces your body’s blood cells

2. The Role of Joints
Your joints allow you to move in many different ways

3. Characteristics of Bone
Bones can absorb a lot of force without breaking
Are living tissue

4. Keeping your bones healthy and strong
Eat a balanced diet
Get regular exercise

5. Keyterms
Skeleton
Your body’s framework which is made up of all the bones in your body
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Why is there a difference in the number of bones?

6. Vertebrae
The 26 small bones that make up your backbone
It is flexible and allows you to bend
It allows you to stand up straight