skeletalvolumen
SkeletalVolumen is a metric used in anatomy and biomechanics to denote the volume occupied by the osseous framework within a defined region of a body or specimen. It specifically measures mineralized bone and excludes marrow and soft tissues, providing a quantitative handle on skeletal investment in that region.
Etymology and scope: the term combines skeletal and volumen, with volumen deriving from Latin for volume. SkeletalVolumen
Measurement: SkeletalVolumen is typically derived from imaging data such as CT or micro-CT. The bone is segmented
Applications: In research, SkeletalVolumen supports comparative anatomy and evolutionary studies of skeletal investment. In biomedical engineering
Limitations: The metric does not capture bone mineral density or material properties, and is sensitive to imaging