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The Visceral
Skeleton
The bones of the visceral skeleton are formed in
soft organs. They are not present in all species of animals. Examples
of visceral skeleton bones include
![bullet](_themes/anatomy2/capbul1a.gif) | os penis - bone in the penis of dogs
![](images/IMG_2804%20copy.jpg)
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![bullet](_themes/anatomy2/capbul1a.gif) | os cordis - bone in the heart of cattle
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![bullet](_themes/anatomy2/capbul1a.gif) | os rostri - bone in the snout of
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