Fill in the Blanks Functions of the skeletonOnline version Students have to put the correct word in the gap by jose verde 1 ligaments skeleton bones bones position body skeleton marrow bones protects organ shape organs movement The gives the body its . The provides support to the and keeps the internal in their proper place . The skeletal are held together by . Tendons attach the muscles to the of the skeleton . When muscles contract , they pull on of the skeleton to produce or hold the bones in a stable . The skeleton the internal . Larger bones contain bone .