ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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30%, 70%
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50%, 50%
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80%, 20%
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60%, 40%
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Detailed explanation-1: -Bone is composed of 50 to 70% mineral, 20 to 40% organic matrix, 5 to 10% water, and <3% lipids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Made mostly of collagen, bone is living, growing tissue. Collagen is a protein that provides a soft framework, and calcium phosphate is a mineral that adds strength and hardens the framework. This combination of collagen and calcium makes bone strong and flexible enough to withstand stress.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bone, a calcified tissue composed of 60% inorganic component (hydroxyapatite), 10% water and 30% organic component (proteins), has three functions: providing mechanical support for locomotion, protecting vital organs, and regulating mineral homeostasis.
Detailed explanation-4: -The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%.