Bones are an essential body part for many animals, including humans. They provide structure, support the body, and enable mobility. Bones also store important minerals and produce red and white blood cells. But besides what bones do for animals themselves, have you considered how they've been useful to us over the course of world history?
Indeed, we have been using this rigid organ for various purposes throughout our time here on Earth. Bones have allowed us to build tools, and even play a role in food production and storage, among other uses. In this gallery, we explore the many ways bones have been used through the centuries. Click on to learn more.