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Bones are the hard tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates.

Bones provide support and protection for the body, and they also help to facilitate movement.

Bones are made up of a protein called collagen and a mineral called calcium phosphate.

The human body has 206 bones.

The longest bone in the body is the femur, which is the thigh bone.

The smallest bone in the body is the stapes, which is located in the middle ear.

Bones are constantly being remodeled, with new bone being created and old bone being broken down.

Bones are living tissue, and they contain blood vessels and nerves.

Bones can heal themselves if they are broken.

Additional interesting facts:

Bones are stronger than steel, pound for pound.

Bones make up about 14% of the body’s weight.

Bones help to store calcium and phosphorus.

Bones help to produce red blood cells.

Bones can be affected by a variety of diseases, including osteoporosis, arthritis, and cancer.

Types of bones:

Long bones: These are the long, slender bones that make up the limbs.

Short bones: These are the small, cube-shaped bones that make up the wrists and ankles.