Определение и Значение "osteology"

What is "osteology"?

Osteology is the branch of anatomy that focuses on the study of bones, their structure, function, development, and diseases. Osteologists, experts in this field, examine how bones are made up and arranged in the human body and other animals with backbones. They explore how bones provide support, protection, and movement, as well as their role in mineral storage and blood cell production.