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axial skeleton

noun

Definition of axial skeleton

: the skeleton of the trunk and head

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 Lucy's skeleton is represented by elements of her skull, upper limb, hand, axial skeleton, pelvis, lower limb and foot. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Early humans breastfed their young for a year, study says," 15 July 2019

First Known Use of axial skeleton

1856, in the meaning defined above

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axial skeleton

noun

Medical Definition of axial skeleton

: the skeleton of the trunk and head

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