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skeleton of a mole radius sternum ulna rib pelvis spine scapula skull falciform sesamoid bone humerus molar premolar canine incisor mandible maxilla

radius click to hear

Long bone forming the outer part of the limb between the humerus and the paw.

sternum click to hear

Elongated flat bone to which the ribs in particular are attached and bearing a crest on its ventral surface.

ulna click to hear

Long bone forming the inner limb between the humerus and the paw.

rib click to hear

Thin curved bone articulating with the spine and the sternum.

pelvis click to hear

Bony girdle to which the hind limbs are attached.

spine click to hear

Movable bony axis made up of various parts articulating with each other (vertebrae); it supports the skeleton and contains the spinal cord.

scapula click to hear

Large flat thin back bone articulating with the humerus.

skull click to hear

Bony structure enclosing and protecting the brain.

falciform sesamoid bone click to hear

Small curved bone located near the thumb reinforcing the paw and forming a cutting inner edge.

humerus click to hear

Bone of the forelimb articulating with the scapula, as well as with the radius and the ulna; it provides a large base for the muscles.

molar click to hear

Large tooth with several roots; it is located at the back of the jaw behind the premolars and used to grind food.

premolar click to hear

Tooth with usually a single root; it is located between the canines and the molars, and used to grind food.

canine click to hear

Pointed tooth with a single root; it is located between the incisors and the premolars, and used for gripping food and tearing it apart.

incisor click to hear

Flat tooth with a single root; it is located at the front of the jaw, and used for gripping food and tearing it apart.

mandible click to hear

Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.

maxilla click to hear

Toothed bone comprising the upper jaw.