The skeleton is a rigid framework of bones that forms the supporting structure of the musculoskeletal system, and also functions in movement, haematopoiesis and endocrine regulation. Skeletal ...

Adult teeth are worn down by chewing, and sometimes the amount a skeleton’s teeth are worn down can be used to estimate age. However, factors like a rough diet can mean an inaccurate age estimate.

What’s believed to be Bach’s skeleton, photographed in 1895 by anatomist Wilhelm His. Andreas Otte examined the left hand, as too many bones are missing from the right hand. Using a photo of ...

Skeletal system - AQA The skeleton is the central structure of the body and is made up of bones, joints and cartilage. The skeleton provides the framework for muscles and gives the body its ...

A gray whale that washed ashore on Vashon Island offers a rare opportunity for students and community members to study and ...

Department of Anatomy researcher Professor Siân Halcrow is collaborating with two biological anthropology colleagues from the United States to review the use of human skeletal remains for ...

The tail contains narrow bones called chevrons that protect the animal's blood vessels at the point where the appendage bends on the ground. This bone structure allows kangaroos to tripod ...

This system is mainly concerned with producing movement through muscle contraction. This section explores the different types of muscles in our body and their involvement in sporting activities.