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What is human skeletal system?

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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 skeleton contains 206 bones.These bones can be grouped in two divisions: axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

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