Skeleton Summary

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  • 4 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (4)

1,311 words, approx. 5 pages
The skeleton of a turkey. Skeletons Skeletons provide the framework for the bodies of most multicellular animals. They lend structural support to soft tissues and give muscles something to atta... Read more
7,965 words, approx. 27 pages
The Skeletal System The word skeleton comes from the Greek word skeletos, meaning "dried up." The parts of the skeletal system—the bones and other structures that make up the... Read more
1,347 words, approx. 5 pages
Skeletal System Overview (Morphology) The skeletal system is composed of a network of hard and soft tissues including bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Together, these tissues form an overall f... Read more
660 words, approx. 3 pages
Skeletal System The skeletal system is the framework of hard, articulated structures that provide physical support, attachment for muscles, and protection for the bodies of animals. The skeletal syste... Read more