Bone: Nature's super material and stronger than steel

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Bone is most underestimated, but it is one of the most incredible material in nature. Despite being light weight , it can be stronger than steel when compared in weight.

Bone is remarkable

  1. In terms of strength and flexibility: Bone is four times stronger than concrete and, weight for weight can be stronger than steel. It is also slightly flexible, which helps it absorb impact without breaking.
  2. Its Structure: Bone’s strength comes from its complex internal structure, made of collagen(soft protein) and hydroxyapatite(a hard mineral). These are arranged in layers, spirals and tiny beams called trabecular, shock absorption and load bearing ability.
  3. Ability of self healing: bone repairs itself after injury, rebuild its structure through living cells called as osteoblasts.
  4. Lightweight designed and adaptable: Bone has a hollow structure like long bones in the leg, making it strong yet light, perfect for movement and support.Bones can remodel based on stress and activity levels.

A FACT
A cubic inch of bone can bear a load of over 8,600kg- that is more than five pickup trucks.

So take care of your bones.

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Interesting topic i never heard this before that our bones are this much strong. Thanks for sharing.

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