osseous
composed of, containing, or resembling bone; bony.
Origin of osseous
1Other words from osseous
- os·se·ous·ly, adverb
- in·ter·os·se·ous, adjective
- post·os·se·ous, adjective
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How to use osseous in a sentence
To effect this the navicular is closely and firmly attached to the third phalanx by an interosseous ligament.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton ReeksThe tarsal bones are connected by dorsal, plantar and interosseous ligaments.
The radial nerve divides into its superficial and deep (posterior interosseous) branches at the level of the lateral condyle.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesThe tibio-fibular interosseous ligament may rupture, or the outer portion of the tibia, to which it is attached, may be avulsed.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesPain is also complained of in the middle of the dorsum across the instep, from stretching of the interosseous ligaments.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for osseous
/ (ˈɒsɪəs) /
consisting of or containing bone, bony
Origin of osseous
1Derived forms of osseous
- osseously, adverb
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