1) Animal anatomy 2) Frame 3) Skeletal system 4) Skeleton 5) Systema skeletale 6) The internal skeleton
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An endoskeleton (From Greek ἔνδον, éndon = `within`, `inner` + σκελετός, skeletos = `skeleton`) is an internal support structure of an animal, composed of mineralized tissue. ==Overview== Endoskeleton develops within the skin or in the deeper body tissues. The vertebrate is basically an endoskeleton made up of two types of tis...
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• (n.) The bony, cartilaginous, or other internal framework of an animal, as distinguished from the exoskeleton.
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<cell biology> A skeleton, or support structure, which is on the inside of the organisms body. All vertebrates possess one that is made of either bone or cartilage. (Note: teeth are not counted as part of the endoskeleton.) ... Compare: exoskeleton. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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(en″do-skel´ә-ton) the cartilaginous and bony skeleton of the body, exclusive of that part of the skeleton of dermal origin.
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En`do·skel'e·ton noun [
Endo- +
skeleton .]
(Anat.) The bony, cartilaginous, or other internal framework of an animal, as distinguished from the
exoskeleton .
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Type: Term Pronunciation: en′dō-skel′ĕ-tŏn Definitions: 1. The internal bony framework of the body; the skeleton in its usual context as distinguished from exoskeleton.
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In anatomy, endoskeleton is a term applied to the internal bony structure of man and other animals, in contradistinction to exoskeleton, which is the outer and hardened covering of such animals as the crab, lobster, etc,
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n] - the internal skeleton
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noun the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)
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Internal supporting structure of vertebrates, made up of cartilage or bone. It provides support, and acts as a system of levers to which muscles are attached to provide movement. Certain parts of the skeleton (the skull and ribs) give protection to vital body organs. Sponges are supported by a network of rigid, or semirigid, spiky structures called...
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An internal supporting skeleton with muscles on the outside; in vertebrates, consists of the skull, spinal column, ribs, and appendages.
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the internal skeleton or framework of the body of an animal (opposed to exoskeleton).
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