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2. The 5 Functions of Bones and the Importance of Your Skeletal ...

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   Bones are a key part of your skeletal system. They’re lightweight structures that are incredibly strong. A normal adult has around 206 bones in their body. Your bones serve five main functions ...

3. Skeletal System: Anatomy and Function, Diagram ... - Healthline

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   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 ...

4. Bone Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bones? - WebMD

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   The term "long bones" is used to describe: a. Very tall people. b. Women with very long legs. c. Bones that offer structure and mobility. d. Any fully grown bone. Answer: c. "Long bones" is the ...

5. British Council - Wikipedia

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   The British Council is a charity governed by Royal Charter. It is also a public corporation and an executive nondepartmental public body (NDPB), sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Its headquarters are in Stratford, London. Its chair is Paul Thompson, and its CEO is Scott McDonald .

6. Skeletal Muscle: Anatomy, Function, and Health Problems - WebMD

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   Skeletal muscles initiate and stop movement. When these muscles contract, they shorten and pull on your bone, making it move. Skeletal muscles at openings allow you to chew, swallow, urinate, or ...

7. Axial skeleton - Wikipedia

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   The human axial skeleton consists of 81 different bones. It is the medial core of the body and connects the pelvis to the body, where the appendix skeleton attaches. As the skeleton grows older the bones get weaker with the exception of the skull. The skull remains strong to protect the brain from injury. In humans, the axial skeleton serves to ...

8. Chest Bones Diagram & Function | Body Maps - Healthline

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   Bones. The bones of the chest — namely the rib cage and spine — protect vital organs from injury, and also provide structural support for the body. The rib cage is one of the body’s best ...

9. Leg: Anatomy and Function of Bones and Muscles, Plus Diagram

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   Plantaris. This is a small muscle in the back of the lower leg. Like the gastrocnemius and soleus, it’s involved in plantar flexion. Tibialis muscles. These muscles are found on the front and ...