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Medicine

Bone Strength

Quick fact

Bone is as strong as steel in compression but lighter and more flexible due to its unique composite structure of mineral and collagen.

Why this is interesting

Your bones are surprisingly strong—a cubic inch of compact bone can bear the weight of a small car. But what makes them that tough, and why do they sometimes break?