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The main supporting structure of the body is an internal skeleton of bone. It also protects the soft, delicate tissues of the internal organs and, with bones acting as levers, allows movement by the action of muscles across joints. The inside of some bones contains marrow, which is an important source of blood cells.
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Wood, J.A. (1986). The skeleton. In: Wood, J.A. (eds) The Theory of Advanced First Aid. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4908-9_1
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