About 98 percent of all animals are invertebrates, meaning they have no backbone or internal skeletal system, and humans happen to be in the minority. Humans: Read on to learn all about your 206 ...

That’s because Wheatley, a professor in the Department of Anthropology at UAB, also works for the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office and the Alabama State Medical Examiner’s Office as a consultant ...

The skeleton is a rigid framework of bones that forms the supporting structure of the musculoskeletal system, and also functions in movement, haematopoiesis and endocrine regulation. Skeletal ...

“OsteoStrong is a unique place to come to strengthen your skeletal system,” said Jane. “You know, the foundation of your body, which is your bones, your muscles, your joints and your tendons. And you ...

The Center for Skeletal Medicine and Biology brings together diverse researchers at Baylor College of Medicine to develop coordinated clinical and basic science research and provide training ...

Our human skeletal collection comprises over 2,000 articulated individuals from numerous archaeological sites, as well as disarticulated and cremated material. Below you can find an overview of our ...

The Lehigh County coroner on Monday identified skeletal remains found Friday as those of an Allentown man. Michael Morrissey, 33, was identified through comparative dental analysis and other ...

Investigators in San Bernardino County have launched an investigation after human skeletal remains were found off the highway in Running Springs, officials announced Sunday afternoon. The ...

Police are investigating skeletal remains that have been found in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Police responded about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to the area of Robert M. Grissom Parkway and Mercantile Place, ...

Ligaments and tendons are two main types of connective tissues that help the muscular-skeletal system produce movements. The muscles contract to pull on the bones to produce movements. Joints are ...

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...