This document provides information on the structure and function of bones and the skeletal system. It discusses the different types of bones in the human body, including long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones. The document outlines the basic structure of bones, including the diaphysis, epiphyses, periosteum, and marrow. It also describes bone growth and development from early fetal stages through childhood and adulthood. Additionally, the document covers bone repair, common bone diseases like osteoporosis and rickets, and joints and joint movement.