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What is a skeleton? What is its importance in our body?


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Skeleton :

  1. Skeleton is the internal framework of every human body.
  2. Skeleton comprises bones that provide protection and strength to the body.

Importance of skeleton:

  1. Skeleton is a framework for the shape of the body.
  2. It consists of the bones and cartilages. bones are connected with each other by joints.
  3. It allows locomotion or movement to the body.
  4. It protects internal organs from any injury.

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