human skeleton
Definition
The internal structural framework of the human body, typically consisting of 206 bones in an adult, which provides support, protection for internal organs, and serves as a site for muscle attachment.
A complex, living biological system composed of bones, cartilages, and connective tissues that is continuously remodeled throughout an individual's life.
Examples
My gym instructor told me to work on my core, but I think focusing on my human skeleton is a better way to ensure I don't just collapse into a puddle of laundry.
Some people say beauty is only skin deep, but the human skeleton is really the one doing the heavy lifting in terms of personality.
I told the doctor my human skeleton was feeling a bit dusty, and he suggested I stop living like a Victorian ghost in an attic.