An osteophyte is a bony outgrowth or “bone spur” that develops slowly over time in and around joints. Bone spurs often do not cause symptoms. They usually only cause pain if they impinge on other ...

Bone mineral density refers to the amount of minerals, namely calcium, in your bones. The bone density test is important for people who are at risk for osteoporosis. The bone density test is also ...

Tattoos are a universal art form used as a form of self-expression and tribute and as the world’s most tattooed nation, it's no surprise we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a tattoo ...

If you feel pain in your bone, even if it isn’t constant, tell your doctor. Early treatments may keep the bone from breaking. Metastatic cancer weakens bones. That makes it easier for them to ...

World Frog Day is more than just a date on the calendar – it’s a global wake-up call. For 265 million years, frogs have hopped through Earth’s ever-changing landscapes. They outlived dinosaurs, ...

If you’ve been searching for the perfect arm tattoo for your next piece, we’ve rounded up more than 170 different tattoo designs to inspire your inky aspirations. From modest, smaller tattoos to ideas ...

The authors describe 27 clearly manufactured bone tools (Fig. 1) found during excavations. Although this number might not seem huge, how the tools were made and the choice of which bones to use ...

Bone marrow is the soft, fatty tissue inside large bones like the hip and thigh bones. It develops the body's red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight infections, and platelets ...

The discovery of 1.5-million-year-old bone tools in Tanzania suggests early human ancestors had advanced cognitive abilities and systematically crafted tools from bone much earlier than previously ...

Department of Oral Geriatrics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin ...