skeletal system

Synonyms:

frame, skeleton, systema skeletale

Types:

endoskeleton

the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)

exoskeleton

the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs

plastron

(zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside

Type of:

system

a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts