Bones

For other uses, see Bone (disambiguation), including "Bones" which redirects here. Gray's illustration of a human femur, a typically recognized bone. Bone, also called osseous tissue, (Latin: "os") is a type of hard endoskeletal connective tissue found in many vertebrate animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an ...