Description
The scientific study of human and animal skeletons, bone structure and specific bones. Osteology examines the bone structure as a whole and specific bones. The research can focus on diseases, function or pathology of bones.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 0 occupations
- Optional in 6 occupations
- Total: 6 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Optional for
- BiophysicistA Biophysicist is a scientist who studies the physical principles that govern the structures and processes of biological systems. They apply concepts from physics, chemistry, biolo…
- ArchaeologistArchaeologists research and study past civilisations and settlements through collecting and inspecting material remains. They analyse and draw conclusions on a wide array of matter…
- Anatomical pathology technicianAnatomical pathology technicians assist specialised doctors in pathology in conducting post-mortem examinations, keeping records of the samples, specimens, organs and the respectiv…
- Anthropology lecturerAnthropology lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of…
- AnthropologistAnthropologists research all aspects of life pertaining to humans. They study the various civilisations that have existed along the time and their ways of organisation. They attemp…
- Archaeology lecturerArchaeology lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of …
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Last updated on February 18, 2026