The study of bones is called

chondrology

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osteology

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anatomy

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cytology

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Solution

The correct option is B osteology
Osteology is the study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.
Chondrology is the branch of anatomy that deals with cartilage.
Anatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
Cytology is the examination of cells from the body under a microscope.

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