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A bone, such as the http://www.answers.com/topic/os-trigonum, not present in all people, that develops from a separate centre of ossification from the parent bone to which it may or may not be joined.

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What is a supernumerary bone?

"Accessory (supernumerary) bones develop when additional ossification centers appear and form extra bones. Many bones develop from several centers of ossification, and the separate parts normally fuse. Sometimes one of these centers fails to fuse with the main bone, giving the appearance of an extra bone; but careful study shows that the apparent extra bone is a missing part of the main bone. Circumscribed areas of bone are often seen along the sutures of the cranium where the flat bones abut, particularly those related to the parietal bone. These small, irregular, worm-like bones are sutural bones. It is important to know that accessory bones are common in the foot, to avoid mistaking them for bone fragments in radiographs and other medical images". Moore & Dalley. Clinical Oriented Anatomy. 5th edition. pg 21.


What are flat bones in the human body?

Flat bones in the human body are thin, flattened bones that provide protection and a broad surface for muscle attachment. Examples include the skull bones, ribs, sternum, and shoulder blades. These bones often contain red bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells.


The classification of the bone type which includes such bones as the vertebrae of the backbone and some facial bones?

The classification you are referring to is irregular bones. These bones have complex shapes and do not fit into other categories like long, short, or flat bones. Examples include vertebrae in the spine and certain bones in the face like the sphenoid and ethmoid bones.


What are the types of bones?

Bones can be classified in four different ways, namely according to shape, region, development and structure. major classification is according to shape. there there are seven different types of bones namely long, short, flat ,irregular,pneumatic, sesamoid, accesory (supernumerary) and heterotrophic.


The sternum and the skull are examples of which type of bones?

The sternum and the skull are examples of flat bones. These bones are thin and broad, providing protection for internal organs and serving as attachment points for muscles.

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How do you use supernumerary in a sentence?

The council has supernumerary members so that there will be the required number for voting will be present even when some members are absent.


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What are the 6 skull bones?

The bones of the skull are the Frontal, Temporal*, Occipital, Parietal*, Maxilla and Mandible.* = The Temporal and Parietal bones are actually pairs of bones, with one on each side of the human head (both are in the area of one's ear)


What is a supernumerary bone?

"Accessory (supernumerary) bones develop when additional ossification centers appear and form extra bones. Many bones develop from several centers of ossification, and the separate parts normally fuse. Sometimes one of these centers fails to fuse with the main bone, giving the appearance of an extra bone; but careful study shows that the apparent extra bone is a missing part of the main bone. Circumscribed areas of bone are often seen along the sutures of the cranium where the flat bones abut, particularly those related to the parietal bone. These small, irregular, worm-like bones are sutural bones. It is important to know that accessory bones are common in the foot, to avoid mistaking them for bone fragments in radiographs and other medical images". Moore & Dalley. Clinical Oriented Anatomy. 5th edition. pg 21.


What is the answer of this cryptic clue these are extras in some production?

Supers - from "supernumerary actors"


Do some alien races have supernumerary body parts?

In my opinion, yes. Some alien races have supernumerary body parts (i.e. multiple heads, arms, legs, fingers and toes, etc.). But currently, it is unknown.


What are examples of 6 syllable words?

There are lots of them! Here are some you have probably used: circumnavigation descriminatory incomprehensible Here are some to expand your vocabulary: antediluvian anticoagulants disambiguation discontinuity indefatigable prestidigitation sesquicentennial superannuated supernumerary verisimilitude


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Examples: ice, concrete, steel, wood, paper, bones, bread, etc.


Find some examples of bones that fuse together during childhood?

skull


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