Bone is a type of mineralized connective tissue that contains collagen and calcium phosphate. The calcium phosphate contained in the connective tissue is what gives the bone its firm and tough feeling.  The adult human body has 206 bones. The human foot has around 26 bones itself. Bones are a very complex part of the human body. Every bone has its own specific name and function.

The study of bones is called osteology. A group of osteoblasts are always stirring up new bone, while a set of osteoclasts are destroying bone. Damage to bones is a very common characteristic in the human body. Alcohol tends to be a big bone decomposer. People who are heavy alcoholics tend to lose tons of bone density. When you begin to lose too much bone density, it is called osteopenia. Osteopenia is a moderate form of the disease osteoporosis. The over-usage of alcohol over a period of time can still lead to a calcium deficiency within your bones.

Disproportionate weight may be bad for your health and unattractive to the human eye, but is actually good for your bones. There are many ways you can build stronger bones including exercise and moving muscle can build stronger bones. Your body is a very intelligent system, your body will acknowledge the excess weight by putting down more bone minerals to support and adjust the weight that is being put on.

Works Cited

http://www.drstandley.com/facts_bones.shtml

http://biology.about.com/od/anatomy/a/aa122807a.htm