skeletal system
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skeletal system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction the internal skeleton that serves as a framework for the body. This framework consists of many individual bones (bone) and cartilages (cartilage). There also are bands of fibrous connective tissue the ligaments (ligament)… … Universalium
Skeletal system of the horse — The skeletal system has three major functions in the body. It protects vital organs, provides framework, and supports soft parts of the body. Horses typically have 205 bones. The pelvic limb typically contains 19 bones, while the thoracic limb… … Wikipedia
skeletal system — noun the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal • Syn: ↑skeleton, ↑frame, ↑systema skeletale • Derivationally related forms: ↑skeletal (for: ↑skeleton) … Useful english dictionary
skeletal system — the notochordal, connective, cartilage, bone and associated tissues that support the body, anchor the muscles and protect delicate organs … Dictionary of ichthyology
skeletal — [[t]ske̱lɪt(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n Skeletal means relating to the bones in your body. ...the skeletal remains of seven adults. ...the skeletal system. 2) ADJ GRADED A skeletal person is so thin that you can see their bones through their skin.… … English dictionary
skeletal — adjective 1. of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton (Freq. 13) the skeletal system skeletal bones skeletal muscles • Pertains to noun: ↑skeleton • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Skeletal — Pertaining to the skeleton, the bones of the body which collectively provide the framework for the body. * * * Relating to the skeleton. * * * skel·e·tal skel ət əl, Brit sometimes ske lēt əl adj of, relating to, forming, attached to, or… … Medical dictionary
skeletal structure — noun any structure created by the skeleton of an organism • Hypernyms: ↑structure, ↑anatomical structure, ↑complex body part, ↑bodily structure, ↑body structure • Hyponyms: ↑rib cage, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Skeletal striated muscle — A top down view of skeletal muscle Latin textus muscularis striatus skeletalis Code TH … Wikipedia
bony part of skeletal system — pars ossea systematis skeletalis … Medical dictionary
