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| 1. Bones of the Skeleton / 2. Types of Bone / 3. Bone Remodeling: Resorption / 4. Bone Remodeling: Growth | |
Anatomy/FunctionBones of the SkeletonThe 206 bones that make up the human skeleton are arranged so they contain and protect the body's vital organs and enable it to move: As muscles contract, they pull on bones to move the head, trunk, and/or limbs. | |
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