Where are the bones located?
Throughout the body, forming the skeleton from skull to toes.
What do the bones do?
- Support the body's shape
- Protect the brain, heart and lungs
- Enable movement with muscles
- Produce blood cells in marrow
- Store calcium and phosphorus
Key parts of the bones
Compact bone
The dense, hard outer layer.
Spongy bone
A lighter honeycomb interior.
Bone marrow
Makes red cells, white cells and platelets.
Cartilage & joints
Cushion and connect bones.
How to keep your bones healthy
- Get enough calcium and vitamin D
- Do weight-bearing and strength exercise
- Avoid smoking and excess alcohol
- Prevent falls with good lighting and balance work
- Ask about bone density screening
Holistic approach
Holistic Ways to Support Your Bones
Gentle everyday practices plus three traditional herbs, with honest notes on evidence and safety.
Weight-bearing exercise
Resistance training
Balance and fall prevention
Vitamin D sufficiency
Herbs & tinctures
At a glance
- Organ: Bones
- Body system: Skeletal System
- Bones in adults: 206
- Of body weight: ~15%
Did you know?
Babies are born with about 270 bones; many fuse together as they grow.
7-Day Bones Meal Plan
A week of simple meals built around calcium, vitamin D and protein, with 21 easy recipes and a grocery list.
Educational note: This page is for general anatomy education and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Talk to a healthcare professional about any concerns.
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