# Vertebrate Skeletal Anatomy Ontology (VSAO)

> VSAO is an anatomy ontology covering the vertebrate skeletal system. VSAO integrates terms for...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/d42752859de04ce2af695262690fadc6
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC BY 4.0
- Access type: Academic
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Small
- Formats: OBO
- External link: https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/VSAO
- Contact: Wasila Dahdul (wasila.dahdul@usd.edu)
- Listed in library: 2025-06-12
- Last updated: 2025-09-10

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | VSAO |
| Description | VSAO is an anatomy ontology covering the vertebrate skeletal system. VSAO integrates terms for skeletal cells, tissues, biological processes, organs (skeletal elements such as bones and cartilages), and subdivisions of the skeletal system. |
| Format | OBO |
| Categories | Anatomy, Gross Anatomy, Fish Anatomy, Animal Gross Anatomy |
| Groups |  |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 314 |
| Individuals | 0 |
| Properties | 15 |
| Max Depth | 9 |
| Max Child Count | 18 |
| Average Child Count | 3 |
| Classes With One Child | 17 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 0 |
| Classes With No Definition | 23 |

## Projects using VSAO

No projects using VSAO

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/d42752859de04ce2af695262690fadc6