The term 'body framework' can be summarized as the skeletal structure of the body. The SKELETON is the internal framework of the body, consisting of bones, ligaments, and tendons that provide support and protection for the organs and muscles. It also serves as a point of attachment for muscles, allowing them to move the body. The SKELETON is composed of 206 bones in an adult human body, and it is constantly changing throughout life as bones grow and break down.