Abstract
Bone is a dynamic living tissue composed of metabolically active cells integrated into a rigid framework. The main constituents of bone are an organic matrix and a complex crystalline salt. The combination of soft collagen overlaid with hard mineral creates a structure that is flexible yet resilient to stress.
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Reid, D.M. (2011). Pathophysiology. In: Handbook of Osteoporosis. Springer Healthcare, Tarporley. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-908517-10-4_2
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