what is the purpose of a skeleton
We already hinted at the purpose of a skeletal system. Protection and support are the two big reasons that organisms have skeletal systems. In your body, the skeleton works very closely with the muscular system to help you move. Without the bones of your skeleton, you would be a blob of water-filled tissues.
Functions of the Skeleton. The skeleton provides the framework of the body and it is made up of 206 bones. It is part of the skeletal system, which is composed of ligaments and cartilages, in addition to bones.