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Bone is a remarkable tissue that has evolved to optimize its composition and structure to meet functional needs. The overall mass, geometric properties and structural components, at varying levels of scale, are constantly refined through cellular processes of modelling and remodelling to maintain optimal mechanical support with minimal tissue mass in the face of varying demands throughout an animal’s life. Healthy bone is densely populated with cells that are maintained by a rich blood supply. Just like any other tissues, bone cells are liable to disruption and death following insult. However, bone is able to repair through removal and replacement of damaged matrix or, when necessary, through regeneration to fill voids.