Medically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MDMedically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MD Skeletal system photos and labeled diagrams can help you to understand the parts of the skeleton, how it's organized, the ...

The skeleton allows movement, provides support and protection for vital organs and makes blood cells. Skeletal muscles move the bones in the body. The skeletal system is made from bones and joints.

Whether you are a competitive athlete or an older adult, strong bones are essential—not only for movement, but also for overall health. Now, a new study has shed new light on how our bones are ...

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Researchers at UTHealth Houston have been awarded an $8.1 million grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine skeletal stem cells as potential drivers of craniofacial bone diseases and ...

Prolonged, excessive accumulation of fluoride can cause a debilitating bone and joint disease known as skeletal fluorosis. As an increased level of fluoride accumulates in the bones, it alters the ...