a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts

the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form

any structure created by the skeleton of an organism

the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)

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

Page semi-protected Human skeleton Human skeleton front en.svg Diagram of the human skeleton Details Greek σκελετός Anatomical terminology The human skeleton is the internal framework of the body; tt is composed of 270 bones at birth – this total decreases to 206 bones by adulthood after some bones have fused together.

the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form

any structure created by the skeleton of an organism