EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Bones are often thought of as static structures which only offer structural support. However, they truly function as an organ. Like other organs, bones are valuable and have many functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is bone? Bone is living tissue that makes up the body’s skeleton. There are 3 types of bone tissue, including the following: Compact tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first seven bones are called the true ribs. These bones are connected to the spine (the backbone) in back. In the front, the true ribs are connected directly to the breastbone or sternum by a strips of cartilage called the costal cartilage. The next three pairs of bones are called false ribs.

Detailed explanation-4: -They are living growing tissues as they are supplied with nerves, blood vessels and are made of living cells (osteocytes), which help them to develop and to repair themselves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bones are discrete organs made up of bone tissue, plus a few other things. The main misconception about bones then, is that they are made up of dead tissue. This is not true, they have cells, nerves, blood vessels and pain receptors.