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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 30, 2023 · A bone is a somatic structure that is composed of calcified connective tissue. Ground substance and collagen fibers create a matrix that contains osteocytes. These cells …

Feb 4, 2011 · Each bone in your body is made up of three main types of bone material: compact bone, spongy bone, and bone marrow. Cross section showing osteons. The large dark spots …

Aug 7, 2023 · Cancellous bone contains your bone marrow. Your bones replace their own cells throughout your life. Special cells called osteoblasts and osteoclasts automatically grow and …

May 30, 2025 · With the exception of certain higher orders of modern fish, all bone, including primitive vertebrate fossil bone, exhibits an osteocytic structure. Osteoclasts are usually large …

Feb 3, 2023 · Bones rebuild themselves, they produce blood cells and bone tissue, they protect our brains and our organs, and bones also help maintain a steady supply of calcium in our …