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Skeletal

The internal structure composed of bone and cartilage that protects and supports the soft organs, tissues, and other parts of a vertebrate organism.

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pelvis
Anatomy; Skeletal

The part of the skeleton that joins the spine with the legs. The pelvis is shaped like a bowl.

premolar
Anatomy; Skeletal

A tooth with two points, located between the canines and the molars. Premolars are used to tear and chew food.

rib
Anatomy; Skeletal

A long, curved bone that goes from the spine to the sternum in the middle of the chest.

skull
Anatomy; Skeletal

The skull is a part of the human skeleton which corresponds to the head. It has two different parts: the cranium and the mandible, and it is formed by 22 bones. The main functions of the skull are ...

acromion
Anatomy; Skeletal

An oblong process at the top of the spine of the scapula, part of which articulates with the clavicle to form the acromioclavicular joint.

mandible
Anatomy; Skeletal

The lower jawbone. It consists of a horseshoe-shaped body.

girdle
Anatomy; Skeletal

An encircling or arching arrangement of bones is called as girdle.

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