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There are 80 axial bones, comprised of 29 bones in the head and 51 bones in the trunk.
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plural of bone (n.). As a colloquial way to say "dice," it is attested from late 14c. As a nickname for a surgeon, it dates to 1887, short for sawbones. To make bones about something (mid-15 [..]
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Rigid structures composed of calcium, minerals, collagen and other compuonds which act primarily to provide a skeletal framework for the body. There are 206 bones in your body.
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In skeletal animation, bones is the part of a skeletal system used to help control realistic movement of the model. The bones provides the basis upon which other elements, shapes and movement are depe [..]
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To see your bones protruding from the flesh, denotes that treachery is working to ensnare you. To see a pile of bones, famine and contaminating influences surround you.   
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Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement
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A member of the original Order of the Phoenix; brother of Amelia Bones
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A member of the D.A. Her aunt is Amelia Bones.
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Bones are made of hard minerals like calcium. They fossilize well. Shark skeletons are made of cartilage
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A matrix of collagen fibres providing support for other tissues. The hollow centre is filled with marrow, the source of blood cells.
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(n) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with th [..]
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Deuca’lion, after the Deluge, was ordered to cast behind him the bones of his mother, i.e. the stones of mother earth. Those thrown by Deuca’lion became men, and those thrown by his [..]
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The man who rattles or plays the bones in nigger troupes.
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Surgery for correction of deformities and treatment of disorders in joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and related structures.
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Diagnosis and treatment of disorders in joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and related structures.
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Bones provide a frame to keep the body supported. Bones help move, support, and protect the various organs of the body. Bones produce red and white blood cells and also store minerals such as calcium [..]
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or castanets. A pair of wooden instruments that are held in the hand (between the thumb and forefinger) and are clicked together in rhythm.
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The bones of the free part of the Upper Extremity including the HUMERUS; RADIUS; and ULNA.
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The second largest of the Tarsal Bones. It articulates with the Tibia and Fibula to form the Ankle Joint.
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Breaks in bones.
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A Carpal Bone with a rounded head located between the Trapezoid Bone and the Hamate Bone.
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The eight bones of the Wrist: Scaphoid Bone; Lunate Bone; Triquetrum Bone; Pisiform Bone; Trapezium Bone; Trapezoid Bone; Capitate Bone; and Hamate Bone.
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A Light and spongy (pneumatized) bone that lies between the Orbital part of Frontal Bone and the anterior of Sphenoid Bone. Ethmoid bone separates the Orbit from the Ethmoid Sinus. It consists of a ho [..]
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The facial skeleton, consisting of bones situated between the Cranial Base and the mandibular region. While some consider the facial bones to comprise the hyoid (Hyoid Bone), palatine (Hard Palate), a [..]
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Bones that make up the SKELETON of the FINGERS, consisting of two for the THUMB, and three for each of the other fingers.
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The Tarsal Bones; Metatarsal Bones; and Phalanges of Toes. The Tarsal Bones consists of seven bones: Calcaneus; Talus; cuboid; navicular; internal; middle; and external cuneiform bones. The five Metat [..]
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The bone that Forms the frontal aspect of the Skull. Its flat part Forms the Forehead, articulating inferiorly with the Nasal Bone and the CHEEK BONE on each side of the Face.
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A Carpal Bone located between the Capitate Bone and the Triquetrum Bone. The hamate has a prominent process that projects anteriorly.
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The Carpal Bones; Metacarpal Bones; and Finger Phalanges. In each hand there are eight Carpal Bones, five Metacarpal Bones, and 14 phalanges.
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The bones of the free part of the Lower Extremity in Humans and of any of the four extremities in Animals. It includes the Femur; Patella; Tibia; and Fibula.
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A mobile U-shaped bone that lies in the anterior part of the neck at the level of the third CERVICAL VERTEBRAE. The hyoid bone is suspended from the processes of the Temporal Bones by Ligaments, and i [..]
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The posterior part of the Temporal Bone. It is a Projection of the Petrous Bone.
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One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides Tooth Sockets for the superior Teeth, Forms part of the Orbit, and contains the Maxillary Sinus.
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The five cylindrical bones of the Metacarpus, articulating with the Carpal Bones proximally and the Phalanges of Fingers distally.
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The five long bones of the Metatarsus, articulating with the Tarsal Bones proximally and the Phalanges of Toes distally.
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Either one of the two small elongated rectangular bones that together form the bridge of the Nose.
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The dense rock-like part of Temporal Bone that contains the INNER EAR. Petrous bone is located at the base of the Skull. Sometimes it is combined with the Mastoid Process and called petromastoid part [..]
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A pea-shaped Carpal Bone that actually SITS in the Tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris Muscle.
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The bone which is located most lateral in the proximal row of Carpal Bones.
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A Moon-shaped Carpal Bone which is located between the Scaphoid Bone and Triquetrum Bone.
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An irregular unpaired bone situated at the Skull Base and wedged between the frontal, temporal, and occipital bones (Frontal Bone; Temporal Bone; OCCIPITAL BONE). Sphenoid bone consists of a median bo [..]
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The seven bones which form the Tarsus - namely, Calcaneus; Talus; cuboid, navicular, and the internal, middle, and external cuneiforms.
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Either of a pair of compound bones forming the lateral (left and right) surfaces and base of the Skull which contains the organs of Hearing. It is a large bone formed by the fusion of parts: the squam [..]
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Bones that make up the SKELETON of the TOES, consisting of two for the great toe, and three for each of the other toes.
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A Carpal Bone adjacent to the Trapezoid Bone.
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A Carpal Bone which is located between the Trapezium Bone and the Capitate Bone.
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A Carpal Bone which is located between the Lunate Bone and Hamate Bone.
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A ships doctor. Short for sawbones.
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When you have a double 1 left to win the game (usually displayed on the board with an 'X')
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Another name for dice.
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Slang term for dice.
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