Definition of "skeletal" [skel•e•tal]

• Of, relating to, forming, or of the nature of a skeleton. (adjective)
• Attached to or formed by a skeleton. (adjective)

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• "To see a lot more different fish types in skeletal form, click on the Helter Skeletons link in the first paragraph."
• "Assuming for a moment that these findings are also present in skeletal muscle, it would not be hard to imagine that these individuals are likely to find exercise more difficult and tiring than their co-twins with a normal mitochondrial population - less exercise means further weight gain and further decline in mitochondrial function - a nice little vicious cycle, if I ever saw one."
• "A new study explores the link between the protective effect of IP in skeletal muscles and the substance that triggers hibernation."