
Exploring the Skeletal System
6th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can identify the major bones in the human skeletal system.
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The skeletal system includes bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.
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The two main divisions of the human skeleton are the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
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Osteoblasts are cells that make bone, while osteoclasts are cells that break down bone during bone remodeling.


