As an organ, bones protect the viscera and house the hemopoietic tissue (red marrow). ... Bones (or osseous material) serve a number of diverse purposes in the human anatomy. ... Individual bones or groups of bones provide a framework for the attachment of soft tissue and organs. Delicate tissues and organs are often surrounded by skeletal elements. The ribs protect the heart and lungs, the skull encloses the brain, the vertebrae shield the spinal cord, and the pelvis cradles delicate digestive and reproductive organs. ...

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