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The Skeletal System Teacher Pages. The adult human skeletal system has 206 bones that provide support, protection and shape to the body. It also has other important but lesser known functions that allow the body to store minerals, make blood cells, and grow. Bone Structure. The structure of bones allows for strength.
The skeletal system provides the body with its structure, and it also protects internal organs and aids in movement. Bones are the primary contributors of the skeleton. Inner bone marrow is important to bodily functioning as well. Other components of the skeletal system include connecting ligaments, tendons, and joints.