Anatomy
axial skeleton
ax·i·al skel·e·ton [ ak-see-uhl skel-i-tn ]
Definitions related to axial skeleton:
  • Subdivision of skeleton which consists of the bones of the vertebral column, the thoracic cage and the pelvis.
    Digital Anatomist
    University of Washington, 2003
  • Subdivision of skeleton, each instance of which consists of some maximal complement of bones of skull, set of all vertebrae, set of all ribs and sternum. Examples: There is only one axial skeleton.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
  • The part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribs.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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