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Basics Of Human Skeletal System

Basics Of Human Skeletal System:

The human skeletal system is the entire framework of bones that provide structure and form to the human body and protection to the vital organs. There are about 270 bones in a human body at the time of birth. As one grows up, the number decreases to 206. This happens because some bones fuse together to form larger skeletal structures.... Read full guide »