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Skeletal Integrity

Meaning

Skeletal Integrity is the comprehensive measure of bone health, encompassing the density, structure, and strength of the entire skeletal framework, ensuring its capacity to withstand physiological stress and prevent fracture. This is a dynamic state maintained by the continuous, balanced process of bone remodeling, involving the coordinated action of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Optimal skeletal integrity is a critical indicator of long-term health and is profoundly influenced by the balance of calcium-regulating and sex hormones.