OWL: OCOSH Classification/Bone Diseases http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com Primary Bone Diseases en-us Fri Nov 28 2008 03:40:14 GMT Copyright 2005 OWL Inc. orthopaedicweblinks@gmail.com (Christian Veillette) orthopaedicweblinks@gmail.com (OWL Inc.) Histology of Bone eMedicine Orthopedics http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com/Detailed/13890.html Bone is the basic unit of the human skeletal system and provides the framework for and bears the weight of the body, protects the vital organs, supports mechanical movement, hosts hematopoietic cells, and maintains iron homeostasis.<br><b> Synonyms and related keywords:</b> osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast, haversian system/canal, lamellae, ossification, endosteum, synovium, cartilage, joints, bone growth, bone development <br>Yang & Damron 2008 2008-04-07 03:40:14 GMT http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com/cgi-bin/owl/jump.cgi?ID=13890 Yang & Damron