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Bones - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[Image:Horse Skeleton.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Horse Skeleton - Copyright Nottingham]]
[[Image:Horse Skeleton.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Horse Skeleton - Copyright Nottingham]]
Bone comprises the structure of the skeletal system and provides lever arms for locomotion. Bone also plays important roles in maintaining mineral homeostasis, as well as providing the environment for [[:Category:Haematopoiesis|hematopoesis]] in [[Bone Marrow|marrow]].
Bone comprises the structure of the skeletal system and provides lever arms for locomotion. Bone also plays important roles in maintaining mineral homeostasis, as well as providing the environment for [[Haematopoiesis - Overview|hematopoesis]] in [[Bone Marrow|marrow]].
'''Short bones''' - Endochondral ossification continues in the diaphysis, until only the cartilage rim remains.
'''Short bones''' - Endochondral ossification continues in the diaphysis, until only the cartilage rim remains.