Skeletal System: the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
Source: WordNet 2.1
Skeletal System : bones and cartilages of the body, including the joints.
Source: CRISP
Skeletal System: The skeletal system includes bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. The skeletal system is responsible for a large variety of functions, including providing a framework to hold up the body and support the body's movements and activities. The skeletal system also creates a support system and a protected environment for the most delicate organs and structures of the body. The skeletal system is also involved with the production of blood cells.
The skeletal system interacts and works together with every other system in the body, including the muscular system, nervous system, genitourinary system, circulatory system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system and endocrine system.
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