#bone__os  rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
  supertype:  connective_tissue  tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
  part:  socket.bodily_cavity  bone_marrow  lamella.tissue_layer  bone_cell  condyle  coronoid_process  intercellular_substance
  substance:  collagen  osseous_tissue
  substance of:  horn.outgrowth
  part of:  endoskeleton
  subtype:  furcula  a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds
     subtype:  wishbone__wishing_bone__wishingbone  the furcula of a domestic fowl
  subtype:  splint_bone  a rudimentary splint-like metacarpal or metatarsal bone on either side of the cannon bone in the leg of a horse or related animal
  subtype:  pastern__fetter_bone  the part between the fetlock and the hoof
  subtype:  cannon_bone  greatly developed metatarsal or metacarpal bone in the shank or cannon part of the leg in hoofed mammals
  subtype:  fishbone  a bone of a fish
  subtype:  anklebone__astragal__astragalus__talus__talu  the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
  subtype:  cuboid_bone  the cube shaped bone on the outer side of the tarsus
  subtype:  carpal_bone__carpal__wrist_bone__wristbone  any of the eight small bones of the wrist
     subtype:  scaphoid_bone__os_scaphoideum__navicular  the largest wrist bone on the thumb side
     subtype:  lunate_bone__semilunar_bone__semilunarbone__os_lunatum  one of the eight small wrist bones
     subtype:  triquetral_bone__triquetral__os_triquetrum__cuneiform_bone__cuneiformbone__pyramidal_bone__pyramidalbone  a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones
     subtype:  pisiform_bone__pisiform__os_pisiforme  a small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral
     subtype:  trapezium_bone__trapeziumbone__trapezium__os_trapezium  the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals
     subtype:  trapezoid_bone__trapezoidbone__trapezoid__ostrapezoideum  the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones
     subtype:  capitate_bone__capitate__os_capitatum  the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal
     subtype:  hamate_bone__hamate__unciform_bone__os_hamatum  the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers
  subtype:  cartilage_bone__cartilagebone  any bone that develops within cartilage rather than a fibrous tissue
  subtype:  centrum  the main body of a vertebra
  subtype:  cheekbone__zygomatic_bone__zygomaticbone__mala__malar_bone__malarbone__jugal_bone__jugalbone__os_zygomaticum  the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
  subtype:  clavicle__collarbone  bone linking the scapula and sternum
  subtype:  coccyx__tail_bone  the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
  subtype:  dentine  bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
  subtype:  ethmoid_bone__ethmoidbone__ethmoid  one of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity
  subtype:  heelbone__calcaneus__calcaneu__os_tarsi_fibulare  the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
  subtype:  hipbone__innominate_bone__innominatebone  large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis
  subtype:  hyoid_bone__hyoidbone__hyoid__os_hyoideum  a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles
  subtype:  ilium  the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone
  subtype:  ischium__ischial_bone__ischialbone__os_ischii  one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium
  subtype:  long_bone__os_longum  in vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical marrow-containing bone of a limb
     subtype:  epiphysis__epiphysi  the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused
     subtype:  diaphysis__diaphysi__shaft  the main (mid) section of a long bone
     subtype:  arm_bone__armbone  a bone in the arm
        subtype:  humerus__humeru  bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
        subtype:  radius.arm_bone__radiu  the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm
        subtype:  ulna__elbow_bone__elbowbone  the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
     subtype:  leg_bone__legbone  a bone of the leg
        subtype:  femur__thighbone__femoris__femori  the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
        subtype:  fibula__calf_bone  the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
        subtype:  tibia__shinbone__shin  the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
  subtype:  lower_jaw__lowerjaw__mandible__mandibula__submaxilla__lower_jawbone__lowerjawbone__jawbone__jowl  the lower jawbone in vertebrates; it is hinged to open the mouth
     subtype:  lantern_jaw__lanternjaw  a long thin lower jaw
  subtype:  ramus__ramu  the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
  subtype:  membrane_bone  any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull
     subtype:  frontal_bone__frontalbone__os_frontale__forehead  the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: the forehead and the upper part of the orbits
     subtype:  parietal_bone  either of two skull bones between the frontal and occipital bones and forming the top and sides of the cranium
     subtype:  occipital_bone__occipitalbone  a saucer-shaped membrane bone that forms the back of the skull
  subtype:  metacarpal_bone__metacarpal  any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
  subtype:  metatarsal  any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes
  subtype:  nasal_bone__nasalbone__nasal__osnasale  an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
  subtype:  ossicle__ossiculum  a small bone; especially one in the middle ear
     subtype:  auditory_ossicle  ossicles of the middle ear that transmit acoustic vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear
        subtype:  malleus__malleu__hammer  the ossicle attached to the eardrum
        subtype:  incus__incu__anvil  the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes
        subtype:  stapes__stirrup  the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea
  subtype:  palatine_bone__palatine__os_palatinum  either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits
  subtype:  phalanx  any of the bones (or phalanges) of the fingers or toes
  subtype:  os_pubis__pubis__pubi__pubic_bone__pubicbone  one of the three sections of the hipbone; together the two pubic bones form the front of the pelvis
  subtype:  rib.bone__costa  any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
     subtype:  true_rib  one of the first seven ribs in a human being which attach to the sternum
  subtype:  round_bone__roundbone  bones that are round in shape
  subtype:  sacrum  wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
  subtype:  scapula__shoulder_blade__shoulder_bone  either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings
  subtype:  sesamoid_bone__os_sesamoideum  any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
     subtype:  patella__kneecap  a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
  subtype:  short_bone__shortbone__os_breve  a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions
  subtype:  sphenoid_bone__sphenoid__os_sphenoidale  butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
  subtype:  sternum  the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
  subtype:  corpus_sternum__gladiolus__gladiolu  the large central part of the breastbone
  subtype:  manubrium  the upper part of the breastbone
  subtype:  xiphoid_process__xiphoidproces  smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib
  subtype:  tarsal_bone__tarsal  any bone of the tarsus
  subtype:  temporal_bone__os_temporale  a thick bone forming the side of the human cranium and encasing the inner ear
  subtype:  tooth  hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
     subtype:  fang  hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison
     subtype:  tusk  a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog
     subtype:  conodont.tooth  tiny fossil cone-shaped tooth of the most primitive vertebrate: the conodont
     subtype:  pearly__chopper  informal terms for a human `tooth'
     subtype:  carnassial_tooth  the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of a carnivore; having sharp edges for cutting flesh
     subtype:  front_tooth__fronttooth__anterior  a tooth situated at the front of the mouth; "his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors"
        subtype:  bucktooth  a large projecting front tooth
     subtype:  back_tooth__posterior  a tooth situated at the back of the mouth
     subtype:  malposed_tooth  a tooth that has grown in a faulty position
     subtype:  permanent_tooth__permanenttooth__adult_tooth__adulttooth  any of the 32 teeth that replace the deciduous teeth of early childhood and (with luck) can last until old age
     subtype:  primary_tooth__primarytooth__deciduous_tooth__deciduoustooth__baby_tooth__milk_tooth  one of the first temporary teeth of a young mammal (one of 20 in children)
     subtype:  canine_tooth__canine__eyetooth__eye_tooth__eyetooth__dogtooth__cuspid  one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
        subtype:  fang.canine_tooth  canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey
     subtype:  premolar__bicuspid  a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars
     subtype:  incisor  a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws
     subtype:  molar__grinder  grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
        subtype:  wisdom_tooth  any of the last 4 teeth on each side of the upper and lower jaw; the last of the permanent teeth to erupt (between ages 16 and 21)
  subtype:  turbinate_bone__turbinatebone__turbinate__turbinal  any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates
     subtype:  nasal_concha__nasalconcha  one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity
  subtype:  tympanic_bone  the bone enclosing the middle ear
  subtype:  upper_jaw__upperjaw__upper_jawbone__upperjawbone__maxilla  the upper jawbone in vertebrates ; it is fused to the cranium
  subtype:  vertebra  one of the bony segments of the spinal column
     subtype:  cervical_vertebra__neck_bone  one of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region
        subtype:  atlas_vertebra__atlasvertebra__atlas__atla  the 1st cervical vertebra
        subtype:  axis_vertebra__axis  the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
     subtype:  thoracic_vertebra__dorsal_vertebra  one of 12 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; thoracic vertebrae extend from the seventh cervical vertebra down to the first lumbar vertebra
     subtype:  lumbar_vertebra  one of 5 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; lumbar vertebrae extend from the twelfth thoracic vertebra down to the sacral vertebrae
     subtype:  sacral_vertebra  one of 5 vertebrae in the human spine that fuse in the adult to form the sacrum
     subtype:  coccygeal_vertebra__coccygealvertebra__caudal_vertebra  one of 4 vertebrae in the human coccyx
  subtype:  zygoma__zygomatic_arch__zygomaticarch__arcus_zygomaticus__arcuszygomaticu  the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
  subtype:  modiolus  the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea
  subtype:  lacrimal_bone  small fragile bone making up part of the front inner walls of each eye socket and providing room for the passage of the lacrimal ducts
  subtype:  skull  the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
  subtype:  calvaria__skullcap  the dome of the skull
  subtype:  cranium__braincase__brainpan  the part of the skull that encloses the brain
  subtype:  occiput  back part of the head or skull
  subtype:  sinciput  the front part of the head or skull (including the forehead)
  subtype:  vomer  thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the posterior and inferior parts of the nasal septum
  subtype:  Wormian_bone__sutural_bone__suturalbone  any of the tiny soft bones found in the sutures between cranial bones
  subtype:  marrowbone  a bone containing edible marrow; used especially in flavoring soup

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