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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.
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