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Chapter 6: Part 1
Anatomy
Function of bones | Description |
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movement | maintain or change position of body parts by acting with skeletal muscles |
protection | enclose and protect the brain, lungs, and other organs |
support | support body and anchor muscles |
mineral storage | serve as a depot for storing and withdrawing mineral ions; indirectly help maintain body fluids and support metabolic activities |
blood cell formation | serve as a site for producing red and other blood cells |