Skeletal System

Function:  Provides shape, structure and protection for internal organs.  Bones hold organs in place, store minerals and contain resources for generating new blood cells.

​Main Organs:  Bones (each bone is an organ)

Major Tissue:  
Bone marrow - creates new blood cells

Ligaments - attach bone to bone

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Try these interactive sites

Bones in Action

Build a skeleton

Bones

Whack a Bone