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bone marrow is the spongy tissue in the hollow centres of a person?s long bones and is the blood cell 'factory'.

information and links to factsheets about bone disorders, osteoporosis, muscles, joint conditions, back, prevention and management.

exercise can prevent age-related changes to muscles, bones and joints and can reverse these changes too.

bone cancer can develop as either a primary cancer, meaning that the cancer started in the bones, or a secondary cancer, meaning that the cancer started somewhere else and spread to the bones.

common sites for bone fractures include the wrist, ankle and hip.

most procedures that measure bone density are quick and pain-free.

paget's disease of bone is a chronic condition that causes abnormal enlargement and weakening of bone.

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a joint is the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.

if you injure your testicles, always seek urgent medical advice.