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a bone that develops from membranous tissue. Cf. cartilage bone.[1875-80]
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membrane bone — n a bone that ossifies directly in connective tissue without previous existence as cartilage compare CARTILAGE BONE * * * a bone that develops in connective tissue by direct ossification, without cartilage being formed first. The bones of the… … Medical dictionary
membrane bone — n. a bone developed in a connective tissue membrane rather than in cartilage … English World dictionary
membrane bone — noun any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull • Hypernyms: ↑bone, ↑os • Hyponyms: ↑frontal bone, ↑os frontale, ↑forehead, ↑parietal bone, ↑oc … Useful english dictionary
membrane bone — a bone which arises directly from connective tissue membranes without cartilaginous precursors. Includes dermal bones, as opposed to cartilage ones. Membrane bones are thin, laminar and located near the surface of the body. When the connective… … Dictionary of ichthyology
membrane bone — mem′brane bone n. anat. a bone that develops from or within a connective tissue membrane rather than from cartilage • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
membrane bone — a bone that develops in connective tissue by direct ossification, without cartilage being formed first. The bones of the face and skull are membrane bones … The new mediacal dictionary
membrane bone — /ˈmɛmbreɪn boʊn/ (say membrayn bohn) noun a bone which originates in membranous tissue (distinguished from cartilage bone) …
bone — /bohn/, n., v., boned, boning, adv. n. 1. Anat., Zool. a. one of the structures composing the skeleton of a vertebrate. b. the hard connective tissue forming the substance of the skeleton of most vertebrates, composed of a collagen rich organic… … Universalium
Bône — /bohn/, n. former name of Annaba. * * * I Rigid connective tissue of vertebrates, consisting of cells embedded in a hard matrix. Bones serve as the body s supporting framework, provide muscle attachment points for movement, protect the internal… … Universalium
Bone — is the substance that forms the skeleton of the body. It is composed chiefly of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. It also serves as a storage area for calcium, playing a large role in calcium balance in the blood. The 206 bones in the body … Medical dictionary
