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skeletal

Definition

Skeletal means related to the skeleton. The skeleton is the framework of the body that supports the muscles and organs. It also protects the brain and other internal organs.

The skeleton is made up of bones. Bones are strong and hard, but they are also flexible. This allows them to support the body and protect the organs, but also to move.

There are many different types of bones in the skeleton. Some bones are long, like the bones in the arms and legs. Other bones are short, like the bones in the hands and feet. There are also flat bones, like the bones in the skull.

The skeleton is very important for movement. The muscles attach to the bones, and when the muscles contract, they pull on the bones and cause them to move. This is how we are able to walk, run, jump, and do other things.

The skeleton also protects the organs. The skull protects the brain, the ribs protect the heart and lungs, and the spine protects the spinal cord.

How can the word be used?

The skeleton of the dinosaur was found in the desert.

skeletal

Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • the bony framework of a vertebrate animal, supporting the flesh and organs.
  • a framework or structure that supports something else.
  • a bare or incomplete set of something.

Adjective:

  • relating to or resembling a skeleton.

Etymology

The word "skeleton" comes from the Greek word "skeletos", which means "dried up" or "withered".

The first recorded use of the word "skeleton" in English was in the 14th century.

The word "skeleton" is a Greek word, and it is related to the English word "skeletal".

Question

What is a skeleton?