In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers at the ...

Cartilage and bone development: Three paths to skeleton formation Date: March 27, 2025 Source: University of Basel Summary: In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises ...

From the skull to the smallest bone in your pinky toe, the skeleton acts as internal scaffolding to give stability to the body, and forms protective cocoons around important organs. Despite their ...