The branch of anatomy that studies the bones of the vertebrate skeleton.

Roget 329: structure (form) 240, organization, anatomy, frame, mold, fabric, construction; framework, carcass, architecture; stratification, cleavage.    substance, stuff, compages^†, parenchyma [Biol.]; constitution, staple, organism.    [Science of structures] organography^†, osteology, myology, splanchnology^†, neurology, angiography^†, adeology^†; angiography^†, adenography^†.    texture, surface texture; intertexture^†, contexture^†; tissue, grain, web, surface; warp and woof, warp and weft; tooth, nap etc. (roughness) 256; flatness (smoothness) 255; fineness of grain; coarseness of grain, dry goods.    silk, satin; muslin, burlap.    [Science of textures] histology.    ... show more

Polish: osteologia