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  1. Bone - Wikipedia

    A bone is a rigid organ [1] that constitutes part of the skeleton in most vertebrate animals. Bones protect the various other organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store …

  2. Bone | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier

    BONE is an interdisciplinary forum for the rapid publication of original articles and reviews on basic, translational, and clinical aspects of bone and mineral metabolism, including rare bone …

  3. Bones: Types, structure, and function - Medical News Today

    Jan 26, 2024 · Bones form the scaffolding that hold the body together and allow it to move. They also help protect vital organs, store minerals, and provide an environment for creating bone …

  4. Anatomy of the Bone - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Bones are classified by their shape. They may be long (like the femur and forearm), short (like the wrist and ankle), flat (like the skull), or irregular (like the spine). Primarily, they are referred to …

  5. Bone | Definition, Anatomy, & Composition | Britannica

    May 30, 2025 · Bone, rigid body tissue consisting of cells embedded in an abundant hard intercellular material. Bone tissue makes up the individual bones of the skeletons of …

  6. Bone Anatomy | Ask A Biologist

    Feb 4, 2011 · Bones are made of active, living cells that are busy growing, repairing themselves, and communicating with other parts of the body. Lets take a closer look at what your bones do …

  7. What Are Bones? - Cleveland Clinic

    Adults have between 206 and 213 bones. You use all of them each day to sit, stand and move. Your bones also protect your internal organs and give your body its shape. Bones are usually …

  8. Bones: Anatomy, function, types and clinical aspects | Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · Bone is a living, rigid tissue of the human body that makes up the body's skeletal system. What is a bone? A bone is a somatic structure that is composed of calcified …

  9. Anatomy, Bones - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Apr 21, 2024 · From a histological perspective, bones are highly specialized connective tissues that can remodel based on exogenous demand. The cell primarily responsible for building …

  10. Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 25, 2025 · Protecting bone health is important throughout your life. Understand how diet, exercise and other lifestyle choices can affect bones. Bones do a lot for your body. They …

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