The parts of the skeleton that are not as hard as bones and which can be bent are called as 

The correct answer is cartilage.

Key Points

• The human skeleton system consists of bones and cartilage.
• It protects internal organs and provides support to the body.
• Cartilage is a type of connective tissue.
• Cartilage consists of chondrocytes.
• It is flexible and also acts as a shock absorber.
• The parts of the skeleton that are not as hard as bones and which can be bent are called cartilage.
• It is present in the outer ear and tip of the nose.
• It also forms joints and aid in locomotion.

Additional InformationVertebrae:

• It is also known as a spine.
• It is bony and is joined together by cartilage.
• It is curved and provides support to the body.

Carpals:

• It is present in the wrist region.
• It is 8 in number.
• It provides flexibility and support to soft tissues.