The document summarizes key aspects of the skeletal system, including: 1. Bones develop from cartilage early in development and continue changing in structure throughout life. 2. There are 206 bones in the human body classified as either axial or appendicular based on location and role. 3. Bones are living tissues composed of both organic and inorganic materials and have distinct structures depending on their shape and role. 4. Bones continuously remodel through the processes of deposition and resorption to maintain strength and mineral homeostasis.