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visceral skeleton
Etymology: L, viscus + Gk, skeletos, dried up the part of the skeleton, including sternum, ribs, pelvis, and vertebrae, that encloses the viscera. skeleton the stiff, hardened tissues forming the supporting framework of an animal body. appendicular skeleton the bones of the limbs. axial skeleton the skull, spine, ribs and sternum. visceral skeleton 1. the skeleton that forms part of an organ such as the os penis or os cordis. 2. the bony framework that protects the viscera, such as the sternum, ribs or pelvis. skeleton weed see lygodesmia juncea. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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