Blog 6 Structure and Function of Bones

Bones are the framework of our body. Without them, we would be but gelatinous globs of muscle and skin. Bones are characterized by their shapes and functions, so it is fitting that they are placed into 4 categories: long, short, flat, and irregular. The muscles that allow us movement are attached to our bones. Bones are also protective units for our body's soft insides, such as the organs and the brain. When the bone is fractured, it can heal itself through a reconstruction process. All in all, the bones of our body shape the way the body looks, and how it performs day to day duties.