This classic work on human osteology offers an in-depth examination of the skeleton, its structure, and its development. Holden's meticulous descriptions and detailed illustrations provide valuable insight into the anatomy of the human body, making this book an essential reference for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in the science of the human body. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.