The phrase "axial skeleton" refers to the central part of our body's skeleton. It includes the bones that make up our head, neck, spine, and chest. Full definition
Sites of bone metastasis may be detected by a careful orthopedic examination with palpation of long bones and the accessible axial skeleton. (wearethecure.org)
An osteoblastoma is an uncommon benign but painful tumor, typically found on the axial skeleton or on long bones in the case of young patients. (wjon.org)
According to The National Strength & Conditioning Association, the anatomical core is the axial skeleton and all of the soft tissues with proximal attachments that originate on the axial skeleton. (fitnessandpower.com)