Bone is not uniformly solid, but consists of a flexible matrix (about 30%) and bound minerals (about 70%), which are intricately woven and continuously remodeled by a group of specialized … See more

Five types of bones are found in the human body: long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid.
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The formation of bone is called ossification. During the fetal stage of development this occurs by two processes: intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification. Intramembranous ossification involves the formation of bone from See more

Bone is constantly being created and replaced in a process known as remodeling. This ongoing turnover of bone is a process of … See more

In the study of anatomy, anatomists use a number of anatomical terms to describe the appearance, shape and function of bones. Other anatomical terms are also used to describe the location of bones. Like other anatomical terms, many of these derive from See more

Bones have a variety of functions:
Mechanical
Bones serve a variety of mechanical functions. Together the bones in the body form the See more

Bone volume is determined by the rates of bone formation and bone resorption. Certain growth factors may work to locally alter bone … See more