Anatomy, Zoology. the bones of a human or an animal considered as a whole, together forming the framework of the body.
Any of various structures forming a rigid framework in an invertebrate.
The supporting framework of an organism.
It is typically made out of hard, rigid tissue that supports the form of the animal’s body and protects vulnerable organs. For land-dwelling animals, skeletons are also necessary to support movement, since walking and flying rely on the ability to exert force on rigid levers such as legs and wings.
Skeletal System | Human Skeleton
Skeletal System
Skeleton | Human Body Parts