Endoskeleton

usgb/ˈendəʊskelɪtn/
noun

The skeleton inside the body of an animal.

Humans, like all mammals, have an endoskeleton made up of bones.
Visual representation of "endoskeleton" - The skeleton inside the body of an animal.

Often appears as...

  • endoskeleton development
  • endoskeleton structure
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Anatomy Relevance

Endoskeleton refers specifically to an internal bone structure, important in anatomy and biology studies.

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The frog's endoskeleton enables it to leap efficiently.
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Not Exoskeleton

Don't confuse endoskeleton with exoskeleton, which is an external shell supporting an organism.

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Unlike snails with an exoskeleton, humans have an endoskeleton.
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Associated With Growth

Endoskeleton is associated with the growth process of animals, including humans.

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A child's endoskeleton grows rapidly during the early years.
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