Did you know that if you did not have bones you would not be able to move? Well, it’s true, your skeletal system is a very important part of your body. When you are born you have over 300 bones in your body. Some bones support your body, like your backbone which allows you to stand up. Other bones protect your body, like your skull which protects your brain. Without protective bones your body would be very weak.
As you grow, some of your bones begin to fuse together. The average adult has about 206 bones in their body. Your bones work with your muscles and joints to help your body move. In addition, your bones are where blood is created. Your blood is alive! Creating blood cells is a very important job for your skeletal system. Blood cells only live for a few months so your body must constantly be working to create a new blood supply.