endoskeleton

[ en-doh-skel-i-tn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Zoology.

endoskeleton

/ ˌɛndəʊˈskɛlɪtən /

See exoskeleton
the internal skeleton of an animal, esp the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebrates Compare exoskeleton

endoskeleton

/ ĕn′dō-skĕl′ĭ-tn /

The internal supporting framework of humans and other vertebrates, usually made of bone. Certain invertebrates, such as sponges and echinoderms, also have endoskeletons.
Compare exoskeleton

First recorded in 1830–40; endo- + skeleton

This is contrasted with the human skeletal system, which is classified as an endoskeleton.

Apparently have endoskeleton, but organization of the internal organs remains obscure.

These membrane bones are so intimately related to the true endoskeleton that they will be described with it.

The various bones composing the endoskeleton are united to one another either by sutures or by movable joints.

Bone is in many cases exoskeletal, but it will be most conveniently described with the endoskeleton.

In general fish with a greatly developed dermal armour have the endoskeleton poorly developed; and the converse also holds good.

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