The skeleton, the frame of bones that supports a human or animal body, is an endocrine organ that helps control sugar metabolism and weight, and a major determinant of the development The skeleton, ...

The skeleton allows movement, provides support and protection for vital organs and makes blood cells. Skeletal muscles move the bones in the body. The skeletal system is made from bones and joints.

Phylogenetic analysis indicates that the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) pathway is ancient and highly conserved across the animal kingdom Gene duplication and divergence has created a diverse matrix ...

Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Newlands, South Africa Correspondence to: Dr St Clair Gibson University of Cape Town, Research Unit for Exercise ...