skeleton of a mole

radius

Long bone forming the outer part of the limb between the humerus and the paw.

sternum

Elongated flat bone to which the ribs in particular are attached and bearing a crest on its ventral surface.

ulna

Long bone forming the inner limb between the humerus and the paw.

rib

Thin curved bone articulating with the spine and the sternum.

pelvis

Bony girdle to which the hind limbs are attached.

spine

Movable bony axis made up of various parts articulating with each other (vertebrae); it supports the skeleton and contains the spinal cord.

scapula

Large flat thin back bone articulating with the humerus.

skull

Bony structure enclosing and protecting the brain.

falciform sesamoid bone

Small curved bone located near the thumb reinforcing the paw and forming a cutting inner edge.

humerus

Bone of the forelimb articulating with the scapula, as well as with the radius and the ulna; it provides a large base for the muscles.

molar

Large tooth with several roots; it is located at the back of the jaw behind the premolars and used to grind food.

premolar

Tooth with usually a single root; it is located between the canines and the molars, and used to grind food.

canine

Pointed tooth with a single root; it is located between the incisors and the premolars, and used for gripping food and tearing it apart.

incisor

Flat tooth with a single root; it is located at the front of the jaw, and used for gripping food and tearing it apart.

mandible

Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.

maxilla

Toothed bone comprising the upper jaw.