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9.1: Main Components

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The skeletal system has two main components. The first consists of the bones, which are the organs of the system and number approximately 206 in the adult body (Figure 9.1). Some individuals have a few additional small bones, sometimes in the skull, which provide additional strength. The second component consists of the joints, which attach bones to each other and contribute to the proper functioning of the system (Figure 9.1).

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Figure 9.1 The skeletal system. (Copyright 2020: Augustine G. DiGiovanna, Ph.D., Salisbury University, Maryland. Used with permission.

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