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Encyclopedia > Osseous tissue

Osseous tissue, or bone tissue is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body. Osseous tissue forms the bones that make up the skeletal system. It therefore directly and indirectly helps many very important body functions including: Connective tissue is any type of biological tissue with an extensive extracellular matrix and often serves to support, bind together, and protect organs. ... Grays illustration of a human femur, a typically recognized bone. ... Skeleton is also a winter sport: see skeleton (sport). ...


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