What is Osseous?

Osseous refers to something that is made of bone. In the context of anatomy, it is used to describe structures or tissues that are composed of bone cells and matrix.

For example, the skeleton is made up of osseous tissue, as are the bones themselves. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to anything that is rigid and hard, like a bone.

In medical terminology, "osseous" is often used in contrast to "cartilaginous," which refers to tissues that are flexible and soft, rather than rigid and hard like bone.

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