Section 2
Bone Development
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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Physiology
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Stages of Bone Development
Although bone initially forms during fetal development, it undergoes secondary ossification after birth and is remodeled throughout life.
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Exercise and Bone Tissue
Bones adapt to the muscle force loads placed on them, becoming thicker and stronger under stress/use and weaker and thinner when unused.
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Bone Tissue and the Effects of Aging
As individuals age, bone resorption can outpace bone replacement, which can lead to osteoporosis and fractures.