Ligaments connect bones to each other. They are very elastic, have considerable strength, and contain very little matrix.
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The hard matrix in which bone cells are embedded is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.
The strength and non-flexibility of bones provide a rigid framework that supports the body, protects organs, and anchors muscles effectively, enabling movement and structural integrity.
Bone forms the framework that supports the body, anchors the muscles, and supports the main organs of the body.
Blood flows and transports gases, digested food, hormones, and waste materials to different parts of the body.