Written by: Melinda Weaver
Illustrated by: Sabine Deviche
Illustrated by: Sabine Deviche
Callus: a hardened part of tissue.
Cartilage: a firm, but flexible connective tissue found in different parts of the body, such as bone joints, outer ear, and lower ribs... more
Irregular bone: a bone that is uneven or unusual in shape, like the vertebrae.
Marrow: a soft tissue found inside bones.
Mineral: a non-living substance found in nature that is made of specific and organized elements.
Nutrient: a vitamin, mineral, or chemical in food that the body uses to grow, repair, or do work... more
Platelet: a small cell fragment without a nucleus that helps stop blood the flow of blood when the body is injured.
Sesamoid: a small bone buried in a tendon or muscle.
Spongy bone: bone that has many spaces in it, giving it a spongy appearance
Flashcard facts and information about bones
Biology Bits stories are a great way for you to learn about biology a little bit at a time. We’ve broken down information into pieces that are very tiny—bite-sized biology cards. Cutting out the cards will let you organize them however you want, or use them as flashcards while you read.
This set of bits will teach you about the main organ system that gives your body its shape: bones. To learn more about the science behind bones, visit Busy Bones.
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Bibliographic details:
- Article: Bone Bits
- Author(s): Melinda Weaver
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 20 Feb, 2015
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- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bone-bits
APA Style
Melinda Weaver. (Fri, 02/20/2015 - 10:57). Bone Bits. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bone-bits
American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/
Chicago Manual of Style
Melinda Weaver. "Bone Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 20 Feb 2015. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bone-bits
For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/
MLA 2017 Style
Melinda Weaver. "Bone Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 20 Feb 2015. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bone-bits
Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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