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A combination of cartilage and bones form the_____ of body


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Skeleton:

  1. Skeleton is a bony framework of the body.
  2. It provides support to body structure and protection to internal organs.
  3. There are 206 bones present in the human skeleton which are connected with each other with the help of joints.
  4. There are three types of cartilage present in the skeletal system namely hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage and fibrous cartilage.
  5. Joints are responsible for movement and locomotion.

Final answer: A combination of cartilage and bones form the skeleton of body


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