Functions of Bones
Protection; protect internal organ from injury (vital organ).
Support; structural framework
Movement; muscle, bone, joints, skeletal muscle attach to bone, produce movement.
Storage of energy; lipid store, yellow bone marrow (adipose tissue).
Endocrine regulation; bone cell release hormone
Mineral homeostasis; Ca, Phosphorus (strength
Mineral homeostasis; iron store
Bone remodeling; development growth, movement, fracture and repair.
Resorbed
Reformed
Site of blood cell production/Hemopoiesis; Red bone marrow produces blood cell.
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