Osseous tissue, or bone tissue is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body. Osseous tissue forms the bones that make up the skeletal system. It helps many very important body functions including:

Directly:

• Support for muscles, organs, and soft tissues.
• Leverage and movement.
• Protection of vital organs. e.g. the heart
• Calcium phosphate storage.

Indirectly:

• Hemopoiesis - formation of blood cells.

Skeletal system | Tissues

Tejido óseo | Beinvefur | Tecido ósseo | Luukudos