endoskeleton
/ˌɛndoʊˈskɛlətən/
noun
- An internal skeleton, such as the bones of vertebrates, that supports the body and protects internal organs.
- The endoskeleton provides a framework for muscles to attach and move the body.
- The human endoskeleton is made up of over 200 bones.
- A shark's endoskeleton is made of cartilage instead of bone.
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