#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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