Bone Biology
Written by: Melinda Weaver
Illustrated by: Sabine Deviche

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Callus: a hardened part of tissue.

Cartilage: a firm, but flexible connective tissue found in different parts of the body, such as bone joints, outer ear, and lower ribs... more

Irregular bone: a bone that is uneven or unusual in shape, like the vertebrae.

Marrow: a soft tissue found inside bones.

Mineral: a non-living substance found in nature that is made of specific and organized elements.

Nutrient: a vitamin, mineral, or chemical in food that the body uses to grow, repair, or do work... more

Platelet: a small cell fragment without a nucleus that helps stop blood the flow of blood when the body is injured.

Sesamoid: a small bone buried in a tendon or muscle.

Spongy bone: bone that has many spaces in it, giving it a spongy appearance

Flashcard facts and information about bones

Biology Bits stories are a great way for you to learn about biology a little bit at a time. We’ve broken down information into pieces that are very tiny—bite-sized biology cards. Cutting out the cards will let you organize them however you want, or use them as flashcards while you read.

This set of bits will teach you about the main organ system that gives your body its shape: bones. To learn more about the science behind bones, visit Busy Bones.

Play the slide show from the beginning or pick a slide to begin with by clicking on a slide below.

A microscope image of growing bone tissue.An illustration of a human skeleton.An illustration looking at the inside of a long bone.An illustration looking more closely at what is in bone marrow.An illustration of the human brain.An illustration of the forearm, with broken bones versus a broken bone.The stages of bone healing.Illustration of bone cartilage and growth platesIllustration of different bone tissue types.An illustration of the human skeleton highlighting the smallest and largest bones in the body.A comparison of human bones and bird bones.Skeleton viewer game illustrationsCartoon silhouette illustration of a talking head

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  • Article: Bone Bits
  • Author(s): Melinda Weaver
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: February 20, 2015
  • Date accessed: November 30, 2024
  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bone-bits

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Melinda Weaver. (2015, February 20). Bone Bits. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved November 30, 2024 from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bone-bits

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

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Melinda Weaver. "Bone Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 20 February, 2015. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bone-bits

For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/

MLA 2017 Style

Melinda Weaver. "Bone Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 20 Feb 2015. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 30 Nov 2024. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bone-bits

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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