Microdamage in bone can be caused by the various
loads to which
bone
A bone is a rigid organ that constitutes part of the skeleton in most vertebrate animals. Bones protect the various other organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store minerals, provide structure and support for the body, ...
s are subjected during normal daily activity. It occurs in two different types mainly depending on the load: diffuse damage and microcracks.
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Skeletal disorders
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