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Bones are a major organ of the skeletal system; their purpose is to protect and support the function of other organs in the body. Bones store minerals and provide blood protection while producing red and white blood cells.

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What are the internal organs of the skeletal system?

Internal organs and the skeletal system are two different things, so there really is no such thing as "the internal organs of the skeletal system." The skeletal system is responsible for the support of the body and protection of the internal organs, and doesn't have internal organs in itself.


What part of the skeletal system protects the organs in the lower body?

The pelvis is a part of the skeletal system that protects the organs in the lower body. It is a bony structure composed of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, and it provides support for the organs in the pelvic cavity such as the bladder, reproductive organs, and part of the large intestine.


Are ligaments considered part of the skeletal system?

No, ligaments are not considered part of the skeletal system. They are fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones in the body.


What is skeletal system made up of?

the human skeletal system consists of the skeleton. More specifically all bones and joints. not the spinal cord , but the spine. The spinal cord is inside the spine and is part of the nervous system. The definition is, supports and move the body and protect some of the organs.hope this helps :)


Are tendons considered part of the skeletal system?

No, tendons are not considered part of the skeletal system. Tendons are tough, fibrous connective tissues that connect muscles to bones, while the skeletal system consists of bones and cartilage that provide structure and support to the body.

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What are the internal organs of the skeletal system?

Internal organs and the skeletal system are two different things, so there really is no such thing as "the internal organs of the skeletal system." The skeletal system is responsible for the support of the body and protection of the internal organs, and doesn't have internal organs in itself.


Is the skeletal musculature system in the cats skeleton?

The skeleto-muscular system is the set of organs including the bones, the skeletal muscles, and the associated tendons and ligaments. The cat's skeleton (the bones) are part of the skeleto-muscular system.


Is your skeletal system not considered an organ system?

It is not an organ system. Bones are not organs. It does help protect some organs, like the brain being inside the skull, but it is not part of an organ system.


What is the part of skeletal system?

bones make up the skeletal system -what part do you want ?


What bones are in the muscular system?

Your bones are part of your skeletal system, not muscular.


What part of the skeletal system protects the organs in the lower body?

The pelvis is a part of the skeletal system that protects the organs in the lower body. It is a bony structure composed of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, and it provides support for the organs in the pelvic cavity such as the bladder, reproductive organs, and part of the large intestine.


Is a skeletal system part or the organ system?

i think the skeletal system is its own system that protects internal organs


Are bones part of the integumentary system?

Bones are not part of the integumentary system. They are part of the skeletal system. The skin is the main organ of the integumentary system.


Are ligaments considered part of the skeletal system?

No, ligaments are not considered part of the skeletal system. They are fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones in the body.


What are the part of the bones of the body?

They combos the skeletal system.


What body part is a muscle connected to?

Most muscles are connected to the skeletal system (bones and cartilage) by tendons. Some are connected only to organs and tissues that are themselves anchored to the bones.


What is skeletal system made up of?

the human skeletal system consists of the skeleton. More specifically all bones and joints. not the spinal cord , but the spine. The spinal cord is inside the spine and is part of the nervous system. The definition is, supports and move the body and protect some of the organs.hope this helps :)

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