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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.
1 Bones, cartilage, and ligaments make up the skeletal system. 2  The skeleton supports the body against the pull of gravity. 3  The skeleton provides a framework that supports and protects the soft organs of the body. 4  Bones work together with muscles to move the body. 5  Blood cells are mostly made inside the bone marrow.unctions of Bones Your skeletal system gives shape and form to your body, but it is also important in maintaining homeostasis. The main functions of the skeletal system include: Support. The skeleton supports the body against the pull of gravity, meaning you don't fall over when you stand up.