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skeleton of a mole
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radius
Long bone forming the outer part of the limb between the humerus and the paw.
sternum
Elongated flat bone to which the ribs in particular are attached and bearing a crest on its ventral surface.
ulna
Long bone forming the inner limb between the humerus and the paw.
rib
Thin curved bone articulating with the spine and the sternum.
pelvis
Bony girdle to which the hind limbs are attached.
spine
Movable bony axis made up of various parts articulating with each other (vertebrae); it supports the skeleton and contains the spinal cord.
scapula
Large flat thin back bone articulating with the humerus.
skull
Bony structure enclosing and protecting the brain.
falciform sesamoid bone
Small curved bone located near the thumb reinforcing the paw and forming a cutting inner edge.
humerus
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
Large tooth with several roots; it is located at the back of the jaw behind the premolars and used to grind food.
premolar
Tooth with usually a single root; it is located between the canines and the molars, and used to grind food.
canine
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
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
Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.
maxilla
Toothed bone comprising the upper jaw.