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human osteology  

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  • Osteology is the subdivision of anatomy pertaining to the study of bones of vertebrate animals, including humans. It comprises the names of specific bones of the skeleton, their placement and articulations in relationship to other bones, body proportions, and visible and microscopic features of osseous tissue. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Osteology, Human]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-CBHL8XR0-7

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