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Methods in Bone Biology in Animals: Imaging

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Animal models are essential research tools for investigating the musculoskeletal system. Analysis of bone morphology and bone density can provide information about skeletal phenotypes, including characterization of the skeletal effects of aging, disease, and dietary, genetic, pharmacologic, or mechanical interventions.

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The authors acknowledge funding from NIH (AR053986, AR057522, AR058389 and AG023480). The authors would like to thank Alison Cloutier and Rajaram Manoharan for assistance with preparation of figures.

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Christiansen, B.A., Bouxsein, M.L. (2011). Methods in Bone Biology in Animals: Imaging. In: Duque, G., Watanabe, K. (eds) Osteoporosis Research. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-293-3_5

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