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Our Skeletal System and the Skin

Types of bones:

  • Flat bones- They are somewhat flattened and thin and their principle function is to provide protection to the internal organs. For example, cranial bones.
  • Short bones- They are smaller in size and their main function is to provide support and stability with little movement. Wrist and ankle bones are categorised as short bones.
  • Long Bones- They are longer in length than their width with growth plates at either end. Le…

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