The cytoskeleton contains microtubules, actin micofilaments, and intermediate filaments. These collectively play a role in giving shape to cells, allowing for cell movement, m … ovement of organelles within the cell and endocytosis, and cell division.he cytoskeleton is the scaffolding of a cell. It is composed of microtubules, actin filaments, spectrin tetramers, and intermediate filaments. Without this framework, the cel … l would collapse.