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The Mammal Anatomy: Skeleton ClipArt gallery provides 277 views of bones, teeth, and skeletal system of various mammals.

"Side view of rabbit's skull. Pmx., Premaxilla; Na., nasal; Fr., frontal; Pa., parietal; Sq., squamosal; S.O., supraoccipital; Per., periotic; T., tympanic (the reference line points to the bony external auditory meatus, beneath it lies the inflated bulla); PO., paroccipital process." -Thomson, 1916

Rabbit Skull

"Side view of rabbit's skull. Pmx., Premaxilla; Na., nasal; Fr., frontal; Pa., parietal; Sq., squamosal;…

"Under surface of rabit's skull. Inc. I., First incisors; Inc. II., second incisors; PMX., premaxilla; PA.PMX., palatal process of premaxilla; MX., maxilla; PAL., palatine; Z., zygomatic arch; BS., basisphenoid; J., posterior part of jugal; BO., basioccipital; PAR.OCC., paroccipital process of exoccipital; SOC., supraoccipital; C., one of the condyles; AM., external auditory meatus; TB., tympanic bulla; GF., glenoid fossa; PT., pterygoid." -Thomson, 1916

Under Surface Rabbit Skull

"Under surface of rabit's skull. Inc. I., First incisors; Inc. II., second incisors; PMX., premaxilla;…

"Upper surface of rabbit's skull. N., Anterior nostril; PMX., premaxilla; NA., nasal; FR., anterior part of frontal; MX., posterior part of maxilla; j., anterior part of jugal; SO.F., supraorbital process of frontal; FRR., posterior part of frontal; JJ., posterior end of jugal protruding below zygomatic portion of squamosal (Z.SQ.); PA., parietal; AM., external auditory meatus; SO., supraoccipital; IP., interparietal; SQ., squamosal." -Thomson, 1916

Upper Surface Rabbit Skull

"Upper surface of rabbit's skull. N., Anterior nostril; PMX., premaxilla; NA., nasal; FR., anterior…

This is an illustration of the skeleton of a Rhinoceros.

Rhinoceros Skeleton

This is an illustration of the skeleton of a Rhinoceros.

"Skull of Rhinopoma Microphyllum." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Rhinopoma Microphyllum

"Skull of Rhinopoma Microphyllum." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Sacral and pelvic ligaments-left lateral aspect. Labels: a, superior sacro-iliac ligament; b, sacral ligament; c, lateral sacro-iliac ligament; d. sacro-sciatic ligament.

Sacral and Pelvic Ligaments

Sacral and pelvic ligaments-left lateral aspect. Labels: a, superior sacro-iliac ligament; b, sacral…

Sacral and pelvic ligaments-inferior aspect. Labels: a, intertransverse lumbar ligament; b and c, capsular ligaments of lumbar and sacro-lumbar transverse articulation; d, inferior sacro-iliac ligament; e, obturator ligament; f, ligament of the ischio-pubic symphysis.

Sacral and Pelvic Ligaments

Sacral and pelvic ligaments-inferior aspect. Labels: a, intertransverse lumbar ligament; b and c, capsular…

An illustration of the dorsal view of the scapula of a rabbit. "A, acromion; m, metacromion; g, glenoid fossa; c, coracoid process; v, vertebral border; s, spine." -Century, 1889

Dorsal View of the Scapula of a Rabbit

An illustration of the dorsal view of the scapula of a rabbit. "A, acromion; m, metacromion; g, glenoid…

This illustration shows the leg of a seal. P. Pelvis, FE. Femur, TI. Tibia, FI. Fibula, TA. Tarsus, MT. Metatarsus, PH. Phalanges, OC. Os Calcis

Leg of Seal

This illustration shows the leg of a seal. P. Pelvis, FE. Femur, TI. Tibia, FI. Fibula, TA. Tarsus,…

Deep sesamoidean ligaments. Labels: a. inter-sesmoidean ligament; b, crucial or X ligament.

Sesamoidean Ligaments

Deep sesamoidean ligaments. Labels: a. inter-sesmoidean ligament; b, crucial or X ligament.

The part of the limb upon which an animal stands when resting. A comparison of the foot in various animals brings out many interesting modifications.

Skeletal Feet

The part of the limb upon which an animal stands when resting. A comparison of the foot in various animals…

The skeletal hoof of an ox.

Skeletal Hoof

The skeletal hoof of an ox.

The skeletal hoof of a tapir.

Skeletal Hoof

The skeletal hoof of a tapir.

The skeletal hoof of a horse.

Skeletal Hoof

The skeletal hoof of a horse.

The skeletal hoof of a hog.

Skeletal Hoof

The skeletal hoof of a hog.

The skeletal paw of a dog.

Skeletal Paw

The skeletal paw of a dog.

The framework of animals, which in vertebrates is composed of bone and cartilage. It serves to support the fleshy parts and the nervous system, and forms levers for the muscles.

Skeleton

The framework of animals, which in vertebrates is composed of bone and cartilage. It serves to support…

The skeleton of the dog. Axial skeleton. The skull. Cranial bones- a, occipital, 1; b, parietal, 2; d, frontal, 2; c, temporal, 2; sphenoid, 1; ethmoid, 2; auditory ossicles, 8. Facial Bones- f, nasal, 2; e, lachrymal, 2; d, malar, 2; h, maxilla, 2; g, premaxilla, 2. Teeth: incisors, 12; canines, 4; molars, 26. The trunk- l, cervical vertebrae, 7; m, dorsal vertebrea, 13; n, lumbar vertebrae, 7; o, sacrum (three segments), 1; p, coccygeal phalanges (variable), 20; t, ribs, 26; * sternum (eight sternebrae), 1. Appendicular Skeleton. Pectoral Limb. u, scapula, 2; v, humerus, 2; w, radius, 2; x, ulna. Carpus: y, trapezium, 2; z cuneiform, 2; a', scaphoid, 2; b', unciform, 2; c', magnum, 2; d', trapezoid, 2; e', pisiform,2; metacarpal bones, 10; h', anterior sesamoids, 10; g' posterior sesamoids, 20. Digits- i' proximal phalanges, 10; k', median phalanges, 8; l', distal phalanges, 10; small sesamoids wanting. Pelvic Limb. Pelvis: q, ilium, 2; r, pubis, 2; s, ischium, 2. The limb-m', femur, 2; o', fabellae, 4; n', patella, 2; q', tibia, 2; p', tibial sesamoid, 2; r', fibula, 2. Tarsus: s', calcaneum, 2; t', astragalus, 2; u', cuboid, 2; v', superior cuneiform, 2; w', ectocuneiforme, 2; x', mesocuneiforme, 2; y', edocuneiforme, 2. Metatarsus: large bones, 8; z',small bones, 2; anterior sesamoids, 8; posterior sesamoids, 16. Digit: proximal phalanges, 8; median phalanges, 8; distal phalanges, 8; small sesamoids wanting. Visceral Skeleton. Os Penis, 1; Rudimentary clavicle (inconstant), 2. The bones of the Carnivora Skeleton, thus considered, are 345.

Skeleton of a Dog

The skeleton of the dog. Axial skeleton. The skull. Cranial bones- a, occipital, 1; b, parietal, 2;…

Skeleton of the hog. Axial skeleton. The skull. Cranial bones- a, occipital, 1; b, parietal, 2; d, frontal, 2; c, temporal, 2; sphenoid, 1; ethmoid, 1; auditory ossicles, 8. Facial Bones- g, nasal, 2; h, os rostri, 1; f, lachrymal, 2; e, malar, 2; i, maxilla, 2; k, premaxilla, 2; l, inferior maxilla, 1; palatine, 2; 2, pterygoid, 2; vomer, 1; turbinals, 4; hyoid series, 5. Teeth: incisors, 12; canines, 4; molars, 28. The trunk- m, cervicle vertebre (variable), 18; r, ribs, 28; * sternum (seven sternebrae), 1. Appendicular Skeleton. Pectoral Limb. v, scapula, 2; w, humerus, 2; x, radius, 2; y, ulna, 2. carpus: z, trapezium, 2; a', cuneiform, 2; b', lunar, 2; c', scaphoid, 2; d', unciform, 2; e', magnum, 2; f', trapezoid, 2; g', pisiform, phalanges, 8; l', distal phalanges, 8; l", small sesamoids, 8. Pelvic Limb. Pelvis: s, ilium, 2; t, pubis, 2; u, ischium, 2. The limb-m', femur, 2; n', patella, 2; o', tibia, 2; p' fibula, 2. Tarsus- q' calcaneum, 3; r', astragalus, 2; s', cuboid, 2; t', cuneiforme magnum, 2; u', ecto-cuneiforme, 2; v' w', meso and endo cuneiformes, 4. Metatatarsus: large bones, 8; x', small bones 2; y', large sesamoids, 16. Digit: proximal phalanges, 8; median phalanges, 8; distal phalanges, 8; small sesamoids, 8. Visceral Skeleton- None. The separate bones of the skeleton of the hog, as here considered, are 234.

Skeleton of a Hog

Skeleton of the hog. Axial skeleton. The skull. Cranial bones- a, occipital, 1; b, parietal, 2; d, frontal,…

The skeleton of a horse. Axial Skeleton. The Skull. Cranial Bones: a, occipital, 1; b, wormian, 1; c, parietal, 2; d, frontal, 2; e, temporal, 2; sphenoid, 1; ethmoid, 1; auditory ossicles, 8. Facial bones: h, nasal, 2; g, lachrymal, 2; f, malar, 2; i, superior maxilla, 2; k, premaxila, 2; palatine, 2; pterygoid, 2; vomer, 1; tubinals, 4; l, inferior maxilla; 1; hyoid (segments), 5. Teeth: m, incisors, 12; n, canines, 4; o, molars, 24. The trunk: p-v, cervical vertebrae, 7; w, dorsal vertebrae, 18; x, lumbar vertebrae, 6; y, sacrum, 1; z, coccygeal vertebrae (variable), 18, d, d, ribs, 36; sternum (6-7 sternebrae), 7; *,coastal cartilages. Appendicular Skeleton. Pectoral Limb: e', scapula, 2; f', humerus, 2; g', radius, 2; h', ulna, 2. Carpus-i', trapesium, 2; k', cuneiform, 2; l', lunar, 2; m', scaphoid, 2; n', unciform, 2; o', magnum, 2; p', trapezoid, 2; q', pisiform, 2. Metacarpus-r', large bone, 2; s', small bone, 4. Digits- u', proximal phalanges, 2; v, median phalanges; w', distil phalanges, 2; t', large sesamoids, 4; small sesamoids, 2. Pelvic Limbs: Pelvis- b', ilium, 2; d' ischium, 2; c', pubis, 2. The limb- y', femur, 2; z', patella, 2; a', tibia, 2; b', fibula, 2. Tarsus- c', calcaneum, 2; d', astragalus, 2; e'. cuboid, 2; f', cuneiforme magnum, 2; g', cuneiforme medium, 2; h", cuneiforme parvum, 2. Metatarsus: large bone, 2; small bone, 4. Digit: proximal phalanges, 2; median phalanges, 2; distal phalanges, 2; large sesamoids, 4; small sesamoids, 2.

Skeleton of a Horse

The skeleton of a horse. Axial Skeleton. The Skull. Cranial Bones: a, occipital, 1; b, wormian, 1; c,…

The skeleton of a horse. Showing its relation to the contour of the animal, viewed laterally. Labels: A, temporal fossa; B, inferior maxilla; C, atlas; D, dentata; E, cervical vertebrae; F, dorsal vertebrae; G, lumbar vertebrae; H, sacral vertebrae; I, coccygeal vertebrae; J, scapula; K, humerus; L, radius; L, ulna; M, carpus; N, trapezium; O, metacarpus; P, b. os suffraginis; Q, c. sesamoids; R, d. os coronae; S, e. os pedis; T, ribs; U., ilum; V, femur; X, patella; Y, tibia; y., Fibula; Z, tarsus; a, metatarsus; f, ligamentum nuchae, funicular portion; f' lamellar portion; 1, zygoma; 2, orbital fossa; 3, nasal peak; 4, incisor teeth; 4', canine teeth; 5, molar teeth; 6, external humeral trochanter; 7, scapular fossae; 8, coracoid apophysis; 9, cartilage of prolongation; 10, deltoid ridge, and external tuberosity; 11, olecranon; 12, costal cartilage; 13, anterior iliac spine; 14, ischium; 15, trochanter major; 16, trochanter minor; 18, anterior tibial tuberosity; 19, calcaneum; 20, small metacarpal and metatarsal or splint bones.

Skeleton of a Horse

The skeleton of a horse. Showing its relation to the contour of the animal, viewed laterally. Labels:…

The skeleton of an ox. Axial Skeleton. The skull. Cranial Bones- occipital, 1: b, parietal, 2; a, frontal, 2; c, temporal, 2; sphenoid, 1; ethmoid, 1; auditory ossicles, 8. Facial Bones- h, nasal, 2; e, lachrymal, 2; d, malar, 2; f, maxilla, 2; g, premaxilla, 1; i, inferior maxilla, 2; palatine, 2; pterygoid, 2; vomer, 1; turbinals, 4; hyoid series, 7. Teeth: incisors, 6; canines, 2; molars, 24. The trunk- k, cervical vertebrae, 7; l, dorsal vertebrae, 13; m, lumbar vertebrae, 6; n, sacrum ( five segments), 1; o, coccygal vertebrae (variable), 20; p, ribs, 26; * sternum (seven sternebrae), 1. Appendicular skeleton. Pectoral limb. t, scapula, 2; u, humerus, 2; v, radius, 2; w, ulna, 2. Carpus- x, trapezium, 2; y, cuneiform, 2; z, lunar; a', scaphoid, 2; b', unciform, 2; c', magnum, 2. Metacarpus: d', large bone, 2; e', small bone, 4; f', large sesamoids, 8. Digit- g', proximal phalanges, 4; h', median phalages, 4; i', distal phalanges, 4; k', small sesamoids, 4. Pelvic Limb. Pelvis- q, ilium, 2; s, ischium, 2; r, pubis, 2. The limb- l', femur, 2; m', patella, 2; n', tibia, 2. Tarsus-o', maleolar, 2; p', calcaneum, 2; q', astragalus, 2; r', cubocuneiform, 2; s', cuneiforme medium, 2; t', cuneiforme parvum, 2. Metatarsus: large bone, 2; u', small bone, 2. Large sesamoids, 8. Digit: proximal phalanges, 4; median phalanges, 4; distal phalanges, 4; small sesamoids, 4. Visceral skeleton. Bones of the heart, 2. The separate bones of the ruminant skeleton, as here considered are 251.

Ox Skeleton

The skeleton of an ox. Axial Skeleton. The skull. Cranial Bones- occipital, 1: b, parietal, 2; a, frontal,…

In the bat, the forelimbs are much longer than the hindlimbs and have several of the fingers greatly lengthened.

Bat Skeleton

In the bat, the forelimbs are much longer than the hindlimbs and have several of the fingers greatly…

Skeleton of a bat.

Bat Skeleton

Skeleton of a bat.

The skeleton of a beaver.(c) cervical region of vertebral column; (d) dorsal region; (b) lumbar region; (s) sacrum; (t) caudal region.

Beaver Skeleton

The skeleton of a beaver.(c) cervical region of vertebral column; (d) dorsal region; (b) lumbar region;…

"The skeleton, more especially in the higher forms, is in the main similar to that of man, so that only a brief notice is necessary. In the skull considerable variation in regard to the proportionate length of the face to that of the brain—case (cranial portion) exists in the two sexes, owing to the general development of large tusks in the males." — Encyclopaedia Britannica Company, 1910

Chacma Baboon Skeleton

"The skeleton, more especially in the higher forms, is in the main similar to that of man, so that only…

A Chimpanzee skeleton climbing a tree. Mammalia:Quadrumana

Chimpanzee Skeleton

A Chimpanzee skeleton climbing a tree. Mammalia:Quadrumana

A skeleton of a common cow.

Cow Skeleton

A skeleton of a common cow.

Skeleton of an elephant.

Elephant Skeleton

Skeleton of an elephant.

"The greatest absolute length of the fore—limb occurs in the gorilla and the orangutan. The humerus never has a perforation on the inner side of its lower extremity. Except in the man—like apes, the ulna articulates with the wrist (carpus). The hand is capable of pronation and supination on the fore—arm; and except in man, the chimpanzee and the gorilla there is a centrale in the carpus." —Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1910

Front View of Gorilla Skeleton

"The greatest absolute length of the fore—limb occurs in the gorilla and the orangutan. The humerus…

A full skeleton of a common horse.

Horse Skeleton

A full skeleton of a common horse.

A giant kangaroo skeleton.

Kangaroo Skeleton

A giant kangaroo skeleton.

The full skeleton of a lion.

Lion Skeleton

The full skeleton of a lion.

The lower jaw and teeth of the Megatherium, elephant sized sloth. The teeth are quandrangular, or triangular cylinder, shaped and grew during their life time.

Lower Jaw of Megatherium Fossil Skeleton

The lower jaw and teeth of the Megatherium, elephant sized sloth. The teeth are quandrangular, or triangular…

Skeleton of a masodon.

Mastodon Skeleton

Skeleton of a masodon.

A full fossil skeleton of the Megatherium, an elephant sized ground sloth. The animal was extinct during the Pleistocene, and found in Buenos Aires. The shape of the skull suggests that the animal is an ancestor of the sloth and anteater.

Full Megatherium Fossil Skeleton

A full fossil skeleton of the Megatherium, an elephant sized ground sloth. The animal was extinct during…

"In the other forms the number (vertebrae) varies between twenty and thirty three, the latter being spider monkeys. The proportion in the spider monkeys of the genus Ateles, almost three to one; in the other longest—tailed genera it is rarely so large as two to one." —Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1910

Side View of Skeleton of South American Spider Monkey

"In the other forms the number (vertebrae) varies between twenty and thirty three, the latter being…

Illustration showing the upper molar teeth of the megatherium, a giant sloth. The teeth were 7 to 8 inches inside the gums.

Upper Molar Teeth of Megatherium Fossil Skeleton

Illustration showing the upper molar teeth of the megatherium, a giant sloth. The teeth were 7 to 8…

A skeleton of a whale.

Whale skeleton

A skeleton of a whale.

This diagram shows the skeletons of an Orang, Chimpanzee, and a Man.

Skeletons

This diagram shows the skeletons of an Orang, Chimpanzee, and a Man.

A sperm whale skull, side view.

Sperm Whale Skull

A sperm whale skull, side view.

Skull of a boar-lateral aspect.

Skull of a Boar

Skull of a boar-lateral aspect.

Longitudinal section of a hog's skull. 1, os rostri; 2, maxillary turbinal; 3, frontal turbinal; 4, large ethmoidal volute; 5, occipital styloid process; 6, 6', 6", frontal sinus; 7, nasal chamber; 8, 8', cranial cavity.

Skull of a Hog

Longitudinal section of a hog's skull. 1, os rostri; 2, maxillary turbinal; 3, frontal turbinal; 4,…

Skull of a hog- showing healthy teeth.

Skull of a Hog

Skull of a hog- showing healthy teeth.

Skull of an ox, superior aspect. Labels: a, frontal crest; b, lateral crest; c, horn core; d, nasal peak; e, supraorbital foramina. Bones: 1, frontal; 2, lachrymal; 3, malar; 4, superior maxillary; 5, nasal; 6, premaxilla, with incisive openings.

Ox Skull

Skull of an ox, superior aspect. Labels: a, frontal crest; b, lateral crest; c, horn core; d, nasal…

The skull of a horse seen from above. Labels: I, occipital lobe; II, parietal bone; III, squamosal bone; IV, frontal bone; V, nasal bone; VI, lachrymal bone; VII, malarbone; VIII, superior maxilla; IX, premaxilla; a, occipital crest; b, parietal crest; c, orbital process; d, supraorbital foramen.

Horse Skull Seen from Above

The skull of a horse seen from above. Labels: I, occipital lobe; II, parietal bone; III, squamosal bone;…

The skull of the typical bear.

Bear Skull

The skull of the typical bear.

Skull of the Beaver.

Beaver Skull

Skull of the Beaver.

The skull of a typical civet.

Civet Skull

The skull of a typical civet.

The skull of the Indian Elephant. (i) tusk-like upper incisors; (m) lower jaw, with grinding molars, but without incisors; (n) nostrils, placed at the extremity of the proboscis.

Elephant Skull

The skull of the Indian Elephant. (i) tusk-like upper incisors; (m) lower jaw, with grinding molars,…

A side view of the howler monkey skull. The monkey have four sharp canines, long teeth on skull, on top and bottom of the jaw.

Side View of Howler Monkey

A side view of the howler monkey skull. The monkey have four sharp canines, long teeth on skull, on…

Inferior aspect of horse's skull, the mandible being removed. Above the line A is the posterior region or base between A and B the middle, and below B the anterior or nasal region. Labels: a, occipital condyle; B, foramen magnum; c, styloid process; d, temporal articular surface; e, basioccipital bone; f, basispenoid bone; i, temporal articular surface; k, condyloid foramen; k', condyloid notch; l, foramen lacerum basis cranii; m, pterygoid foramen; n, palatine suture; o, palatine foramen; p, molar teeth; q, incisive opening; r, foramen incisivum.

Inferior Aspect of Horse Skull

Inferior aspect of horse's skull, the mandible being removed. Above the line A is the posterior region…

Skull of langur monkey viewed at the side and bottom view. The eyes of the monkey is surrounded by bone and located at the front of the skull. The lower jaw moves vertically.

Lateral and Lower Views of Langur Monkey Skull

Skull of langur monkey viewed at the side and bottom view. The eyes of the monkey is surrounded by bone…

Lateral aspect of horse's skull. Labels: 1, occipital bone; 2, parietal bone; 3, frontal bone; 9, nasal bone; 11, nasal peak; 10, premaxilla; 8, superior maxilla; 6, lachrymal bone; 7, malar bone; 5, zygomatic process of the squamosal bone; 4, petrosal bone; e, its external meatus; 12, inferior maxilla; h, coronoid process f inferior maxilla occupying the temporal fossa; k, temporomaxillary articulation; l, molar teeth.

Lateral Aspect of Horse Skull

Lateral aspect of horse's skull. Labels: 1, occipital bone; 2, parietal bone; 3, frontal bone; 9, nasal…

Longitudinal section of a horse's skull. Labels: 1, supraoccipital bone and crest; 2, parietal bone; 3, frontal bone; 4, frontal sinus; 5, nasal bone; 6, superior turbinal; 12, inferior turbinal; 14, superior maxilla; 13 and its palatine plate; 15, premaxilla; 11, palatine bone; 7, ethmoid bone and volutes; 8, basi and presphenoid bones; 9, basioccipital bone; 10, petrosal bone. The cranium is the cavity under 1 and 2.

Longitudinal Section of Horse Skull

Longitudinal section of a horse's skull. Labels: 1, supraoccipital bone and crest; 2, parietal bone;…

An illustration of an adult male orangutan viewed from the side. The orbit part of the skull is more rounded than humans. The cranium, top part of the skull, and the mouth area are elongated compared to humans.

Adult Male Orangutan Skull Viewed from Side

An illustration of an adult male orangutan viewed from the side. The orbit part of the skull is more…

An illustration of the skull of a rat-kangaroo.

Rat-Kangaroo Skull

An illustration of the skull of a rat-kangaroo.

An illustration of a Wallaby's skull.

Wallaby Skull

An illustration of a Wallaby's skull.

The skull of a typical wolf.

Wolf Skull

The skull of a typical wolf.

"Skull of two-toed sloth." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Sloth Skull

"Skull of two-toed sloth." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903