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Nicolas Andry
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Academic Career and Institutional Roles
Andry was appointed to the Chair of Medicine at the University of Paris in 1732, succeeding his mentor, Jean-Baptiste Sénac. During his tenure, he was known for his insistence on practical demonstration over pure theoretical recitation. His lecture halls often resembled workshops, featuring models of the human skeleton constructed from meticulously varnished oak and brass fittings.
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Skeleton
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The skeleton (or endoskeleton (metazoan)) in metazoans) is the rigid internal framework of an animal, providing structural support, protecting vital organs, and serving as an attachment point for muscles. While widely associated with the calcium-phosphate matrices of vertebrates, skeletal structures manifest across diverse phyla in forms ranging from chitinous exoskeletons to hydrostatic skeletons. The [human …