The Skeletal System The skeletal system is consists of 206 bones of various shapes, sizes, and functions. Our skeleton consists of two sections. The axial skeleton is made up of the 80 bone of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum, or breastbone. The appendicular skeleton is made up of the 126 bones of the shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs, and feet. The insides of larger bones serve as storage centers for essential body minerals like calcium and phosphorus. …showed first 75 words of 470 total…

…showed last 75 words of 470 total…by taking a few simple steps. Good nutrition is one of the many ways diseases can be prevented. Having milk or other dairy products with meals will provide the calcium and phosphorus your body needs to perform ossification. Exercise is another way to keep your bones healthy. exercise speeds up the heart rate, providing the bones with extra blood for nourishment. Following these simple steps and it will greatly increase your bone strength and rigidity.