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| Composed of bones, cartilages, and ligaments. Form strong flexible framework of the body |
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| forms before most bones. Covers many joint surfaces of mature bones. |
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| Holds bones together at the joints |
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| Functions of the skeleton |
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| Support. Movement. Protection. Electron Balance; calcium and phosphate ions. Acid base balance; buffers blood against excessive ph changes. Blood formation; red bone marrow is the chief producer of blood cells. |
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| connective tissue with the matrix hardened by calcium phosphate and other minerals. |
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| Mineralization (Calcification) |
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| The hardening process of bone. |
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