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Skeletal

The internal structure composed of bone and cartilage that protects and supports the soft organs, tissues, and other parts of a vertebrate organism.

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Shell

Anatomy; Skeletal

The hard, outer covering of an animal, such as clam, snail, or insect. The hard outer covering of a bird's egg is also called a shell.

Ventricular fibrillation

Anatomy; Allergies and allergens

An erratic, disorganised firing of impulses from the ventricles. The ventricles quiver and are unable to contract or pump blood to the body. This is a medical emergency that must be treated with ...

Sternum

Anatomy; Skeletal

The long flat bone in the middle of the chest. The ribs attach to the sternum.

Premolar

Anatomy; Skeletal

A tooth with two points, located between the canines and the molars. Premolars are used to tear and chew food.

Vertebrate

Anatomy; Skeletal

An animal that has a spine. Vertebrates have a nervous system that is divided into a brain and a spinal cord.

Pelvis

Anatomy; Skeletal

The part of the skeleton that joins the spine with the legs. The pelvis is shaped like a bowl.

Scapula

Anatomy; Skeletal

Either of two flat, triangle-shaped bones on the upper part of the back on either side of the spine.

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