The bones in the skeleton are joined to one another by fibrous connective tissue called ligaments. It is also known as articular ligament. A ligament gives support to our joints and limit their movement. We have ligaments around our knees, ankles, elbows, and other joints.

There are over 600 muscles spread all over our body which are attached to the bones by tissues called tendons. They help the bones and muscles to work in coordination and produce movement in the body parts by contracting and relaxing the muscles.

Bones are hard on the outside and soft and spongy inside. Bones have nerves and blood vessels. The hollow bones containing a soft and fatty substance which also produces blood cells inside it is called the bone marrow.

The skull is attached to the backbone. The backbone is made up of 33 small bones. They are called vertebrae. Hence, it is also known as the vertebral column. The vertebral column or spine protects the spinal cord.

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Natasha Mehta Solutions for Exercise 6: Assessment Zone

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