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ShareBone, also called osseous tissue is a type of hard endoskeletal connective tissue found in many vertebrate animals.
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Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage.
The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
For more information about the topic Bone, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles:
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Editor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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