WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

membrane bone

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun membrane bone has 1 sense
  1. membrane bone - any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull
    --1 is a kind of
    bone, os
    --1 has particulars:
     frontal bone, os frontale, forehead; parietal bone; occipital bone

Definitions from the Web

Membrane Bone

Description:

A membrane bone is a type of bone that develops in the body of an organism directly from membranous or fibrous tissue. It is one of the two types of bones found in the skeletal systems of vertebrates, the other being cartilage bone. Membrane bones provide structural support, protect vital organs, and assist in body movement.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, membrane bone refers to bones that develop from membranes or fibrous tissues, such as the skull bones or the clavicle.

Example Sentence:

The skull of an adult human consists of numerous membrane bones that form a protective enclosure for the brain.

Sense 2: Paleontology

In paleontology, membrane bone refers to bones found in fossils, specifically bones that were formed from membranes in extinct vertebrates.

Example Sentence:

The discovery of a well-preserved membrane bone in a dinosaur fossil provided valuable insights into the ancient reptile's anatomy.

Related Products:

membership membership card memberships membracidae membrain membrane-forming membrane membrane membrane bone membranes membranophone membranous membranous labyrinth membranous sac membres memcpy meme

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus