Today, I am going to tell you about the three major functions
of the bone.
The first function involves the structure support for your
heart, lung, marrow or the other organs and attachment sites for the muscles so
that you can move your arm, leg and head.
The second function involves the protection for your brain
and the internal organ.
The third function bone is that it acts as a mineral storage
bank of calcium and phosphorus to maintain a proper
acid/base balance in your body called pH.
You can say that your bones have more than just one
function, which is why it is such a loss when you have bone fractures.
Now, I am going to share with you the importance of bone
quality. Bone quality describes the components of strong and fracture free
bones. So by weight, bone is composed of about
10% collagen matrix, 65% minerals and 25% water. It is not just the minerals
but all three components working together that keep your bones strong and free
from the risk of getting fractured.
When it comes to bone density numbers, a test is necessary
called the DEXA test. By the DEXA test, you would be told if
there is a change in your bone density. Your bone density was either normal or
you received a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia.The DEXA score you
received only tells you about the mineral density and content of the bone.
It is important to learn that no one factor by itself can
predict fracture risk. This is why it is best to prevent the injury first.
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