skeletal system

Noun
  1. The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal (synset 105593033)
    is a type of: system - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
    subtypes:
    • endoskeleton - the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)
    • exoskeleton - the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
    has: skeletal structure - any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
    is a part of: musculoskeletal system - the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form
    same as: frame, skeleton, systema skeletale

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