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What gives bones their flexibility?
Bone structure:
Bone consists of collagen and calcium carbonate. Bones also have layers of bone tissue called periosteum and endosteum. The periosteum is where muscles and tendons attach to the bone, while the endosteum lines the medullary cavity (the middle, hollow part of the bone).
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Collagen provides flexibility in the bones. Collagen is a protein fiber found throughout the body. It can be found in the skin and ligaments...
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