Osteology
Osteology
Osteology (pronounced: os·te·ol·o·gy /ˌɑːstiˈɑːlədʒi/) is the scientific study of bones, a sub-discipline of anatomy. The term is derived from the Ancient Greek words "osteon," meaning bone, and "logia," meaning the study of.
Overview
Osteology studies the structure and function of the skeleton and bones. This includes identifying and classifying bones, understanding the properties of bones such as their physical and mechanical properties, and the bone's role in the overall function of the human body.
Related Terms
- Bone: The rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton in animals. Bones support and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store minerals, provide structure and support for the body, and enable mobility.
- Skeleton: The internal framework of the body, composed of bones and cartilage, which protects and supports the body tissues and internal organs.
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Human body: The entire structure of a human being, composed of many different types of cells that together create tissues and subsequently organ systems.
Etymology
The term "osteology" is derived from the Ancient Greek "osteon," meaning bone, and "logia," meaning the study of. It was first used in the early 19th century.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Osteology
- Wikipedia's article - Osteology
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