Flesh is the name given to the soft tissues or parts of the body of human beings and of most animals with backbones. It is made up chiefly of muscle and connective tissue, but also includes some fat. The flesh is the meaty part of the body that surrounds the skeleton and body cavity. It does not include the organs in the body cavity or the bony and liquid tissues of the body. Animal flesh, or meat, is high in essential nutrients such as fat, protein, and minerals. The word flesh also refers to the pulpy parts of fruits and vegetables.
