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THE HUMAN SKELETON

OUR bodies contain wondrous networks of various systems that work together so we can function. One of these systems is the skeleton, which protects important organs and enables us to move. Let’s find out more.

WHAT IS A SKELETON?

All animals that have skeletons are called vertebrates. Think of dogs, lizards or even goldfish – they all have skeletons.

The word refers to the that the soft tissue (organs) of vertebrates. The skeleton is the to which are via tough bands of tissue called (or sinews), enabling.

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