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Adaptive Anatomy: 3D Models That Fit Every Form

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin recently received support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to ...
Science Friday

The Secrets Of The Extraordinary Human Skeleton

From shoulders to skulls, learn how our bones made humans unique in this excerpt from “Skeleton Keys” by Riley Black. The following is an excerpt of Skeleton Keys: The Secret Life of Bone by Riley ...
WebMD

What Is the Skeletal System?

The skeletal system is made up of your bones and creates the support structure for the rest of your tissue and organs. Your skeletal system gives your body shape, supports your muscles, provides ...
Phys.org

Cartilage and bone development: Three paths to skeleton formation

In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers at the University of Basel have now discovered that these skeletal cells do not just ...
Popular Science

You’ll never have as many bones as you did at birth (and other strange skeleton facts)

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For February, we’re focusing on the body parts that shape us ...
The New York Times

Skin and Bones, Hold the Skin: An Author Considers Our Inner Scaffolding

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Rose George SKELETON KEYS The Secret Life of Bone By Brian Switek Us cruel humans. We produce ...
WebMD

What Is Skeletal Traction? Uses, Types, Procedure, and Recovery

Skeletal traction is a treatment method for broken bones. It’s a system where a combination of pulleys, pins, and weights is used to boost the healing of fractured bones. These are usually to treat ...