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THE SKELETON
The human skeleton is the internal framework which is responsible for
giving support, shape and protection to our bodies. It contains 206 bones,
each playing a distinct yet important task.
On the other hand, newborn baby has 300 bones. As the baby grows, some
of its bones join.
All the bones in our body together form this internal framework i.e. the
skeleton.
THE HUMAN SKELETON
PARTS OF THE SKELETON
The human skeleton consists of the skull, backbone, ribcage, limbs and
girdles.

