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7423149 
Journal Article 
Bone Structure, Development and Bone Biology 
Safadi, FF; Barbe, MF; Abdelmagid, SM; Rico, MC; Aswad, RA; Litvin, J; Popoff, SN; , 
2009 
Humana Press 
Totowa, NJ 
Bone Pathology 
1-50 
The skeleton serves as an internal structural support system for vertebrates. It has mechanisms to grow and change in shape and size to suit varying stressors including the ability to resist the mechanical forces. In addition, bone is a major source of inorganic ions, and actively participates in the body’s calcium/phosphate balance.