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What is the main function of the skeletal part of the musculoskeletal system?
Storage of minerals and hematopoiesis
What does the muscular part of the musculoskeletal system store?
Majority of the body's carbohydrate in the form of glycogen
What are the accessory structures that support the integrity and function of bones and joints?
Articular cartilage, ligaments, and bursae
What gives rise to skeletal muscles, endochondral bones, and joints in the musculoskeletal system?
Mesoderm
Which part induces paraxial mesoderm to form a somite?
Notochord
Learn about the musculoskeletal system, which provides the body with movement, stability, and support. Understand the roles of the skeletal system in homeostasis and the storage of minerals, as well as the function of muscles in storing glycogen.
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