1. not relating to or involving the skeleton or bones
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The injury affected only nonskeletal tissues like muscles and tendons.
• Nonskeletal muscle contractions help move food through the digestive system.
• The doctor examined both skeletal and nonskeletal structures in the patient’s arm.
• Nonskeletal components of the body include organs, blood vessels, and nerves.
• The research focused on nonskeletal causes of chronic pain.
• Physical therapy addressed both skeletal and nonskeletal aspects of the injury.