Bone

• Bone is a special form of connective tissue.
• Bone cells (osteocytes) are held in a calcified matrix.
• Bone tissues functions to support the body, protect the body, for movement production of blood cells and storage of minerals.
• The central canal of bone contains blood vessels that provide nutrients and oxygen to the bone tissue.
• Bone are able to grow as immature bone cells are produced in the bone marrow.