SandboxDB/Tissues/Bone
Bone (osseous tissue) is a rigid connective structure that forms the skeletal framework of the body. It supports muscles, protects internal organs, and enables movement through joints.
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[edit source]- Common names: bone, bones, bone tissue
- Anatomical terms: osseous tissue, cortical bone, cancellous bone, trabecular bone, compact bone, spongy bone, dense bone
- Clinical terms: bony tissue, skeletal tissue, osseous structure
- Regional terms: os (fr), osso (it), hueso (es), knochen (de), bot (nl)
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