Skeletal Organ System: the framework of the body, consisting of bones and other connective tissues, which protects and supports the body tissues and internal organs
It consists of 206 bones, as well as a network of tendons, ligaments and cartilage
Skeletons are strong, but light in weight
Teeth are considered a part of the skeletal organ system, but not defined as bones
Human Infants are born with 300 to 350 bones, but as they develop the bones fuse together --> why babies have more bones than adults