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  2. Bone - Wikipedia

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    A bone is a rigid organ [1] that constitutes part of the skeleton in most vertebrate animals. Bones protect the various other organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells , store minerals , provide structure and support for the body, and enable mobility .

  3. Animal Skeletal System (Osteology) - AnatomyLearner

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    Quick overview: bones are the principal components of the animal skeletal system that form the hard framework known as the skeleton. The skeleton of the animals is divided into two major parts – axial and appendicular skeletons.

  4. The bones of vertebrates and the exoskeletal and endoskeletal units of the cuticle of arthropods (e.g., insects, spiders, crabs) support opposing sets of muscles (i.e., extensors and flexors). In other animal groups the hydrostatic skeleton provides such support.

  5. Skeleton - Wikipedia

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    Bones compose a unique skeletal system for each type of animal. Another important component is cartilage which in mammals is found mainly in the joint areas. In other animals, such as the cartilaginous fishes, which include the sharks, the skeleton is composed entirely of cartilage.

  6. Skeletal Structure, Endoskeleton, Exoskeleton - Britannica

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    There were nine bones in the wrist, the carpals, and seven bones in the ankle, the tarsals. The phalangeal formula (the number of phalangeal bones in each digit, numbered from inside outward) is 2-3-3-3-3 in primitive mammals; in primitive reptiles it is 2-3-4-5-3.

  7. Bone | Definition, Anatomy, & Composition | Britannica

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    Bone, rigid body tissue consisting of cells embedded in an abundant hard intercellular material. Bone tissue makes up the individual bones of the skeletons of vertebrates. Its two principle components are collagen and calcium phosphate. Learn more about the composition and function of bone.

  8. Anatomy and Physiology of Animals/The Skeleton - Wikibooks

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    Thus we have long bones like the femur, radius and finger bones, short bones like the ones of the wrist and ankle, irregular bones like the vertebrae and flat bones like the shoulder blade and bones of the skull. Finally there are bones that develop in tissue separated from the main skeleton.

  9. 7.6.3: Bone - Biology LibreTexts

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    Bone, or osseous tissue, is a connective tissue that constitutes the endoskeleton. It contains specialized cells and a matrix of mineral salts and collagen fibers. The mineral salts primarily include hydroxyapatite, a mineral formed from calcium phosphate.

  10. Skeletal System - A-Z Animals

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    A skeletal system is the framework of bone, cartilage, chitin, or other material that supports the structure and movement of an animal’s body. There are three primary types of skeletal systems in the animal kingdom — endoskeletons, exoskeletons, and hydroskeletons.

  11. Musculoskeletal Systems in the Animal Kingdom

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    Animals have different types of musculoskeletal systems. Arthropods, or jointed animals, include insects and spiders as well as crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters. These animals have an exoskeleton. This means that some form of hardened shell, or an exterior (exo) skeleton, covers their interior parts.