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−===Introduction===
−[[Image:Bone histo.jpg|right|thumb|100px|<small><center>Histological structure of bone (Courtesy of RVC Histology images)</center></small>]]
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−*Bone is a hard, highly specialised connective tissue
−*Consists of interconnected cells embedded in a calcified, collagenous matrix
−*Living, dynamic, responsive tissue, growing and remodelling throughout life
−*Pathogenesis of many bone diseases is complex
−**May involve genetic defects, diet or infection or a combination of these
−*'''Function''':
−**Support/protection
−**Movement
−**Stem cell storage
−**Mineral storage