Comprehensive Overview Of The Rat Skeleton: Structure, Function, And Movement
The skeleton of a rat is a complex assembly of bones, cartilages, and joints that provides support, protection, and mobility. It consists of an axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, rib cage) and an appendicular skeleton (pectoral and pelvic girdles, forelimbs, hindlimbs). The bones vary in shape and structure, with compact bone providing strength and spongy…