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How many bones are in the human body and what do they do?
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206 bones in the human body that function in movement, protection , support, mineral storage and sometimes blood cell formation.
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appindicular skeleton
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Bones of limbs, hips, and shoulders
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axial skeleton
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skull, backbone, ribs, and breastbone
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Bone Marrow
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A connective tissue where cells are formed
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Bone remoldeling
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Ongoing mineral deposites, withdrawls from bone, adjusts bone strength, maintains calcium, phosphurious levels in blood.
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Brain Case
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8 bones that surrond and protect the brain
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Cartilaginous Joint
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Type of joint in which cartilage fills the space between adjoining bones; only slight movement is possible
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