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epiphysis , epiphysis (i-pif-i-sis) n. (pl. epiphyses)
1. the end of a long bone, which is initially separated by cartilage from the shaft (diaphysis) of the bon… Calcaneus , cal·ca·ne·us / kalˈkānēəs/ (also cal·ca·ne·um / -nēəm/ ) • n. (pl. -ne·i / -nēˌī; -nēˌē/ or -ne·a / -nēə/ ) Anat. the large bone forming the heel. It… Cheek bone , zygomatic arch (zygoma) The bone at the side of the skull which forms an arch from beneath the orbit to a position toward the back of the head. It is… You Might Also Like , ul·na / ˈəlnə/ • n. (pl. -nae / -ˌnē; -ˌnī/ or -nas ) the thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb… sternum , sternum •minimum • maximum • optimum •chrysanthemum, helianthemum •cardamom • Pergamum • sesamum •per annum • magnum • damnum •Arnhem, Barnum •enveno… Skull , Skull
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The skull—or cranium—is the skeleton of the head. It includes the brain case and the bones of the face and jaw.
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