Kemik is the Turkish word for "bone." Bones are rigid structures that make up the skeleton of vertebrate animals, including humans. They provide support, protect vital organs, and enable movement by serving as attachment points for muscles. Bones are also involved in the production of blood cells and the storage of minerals like calcium and phosphorus. In the human body, there are 206 bones in adulthood, which vary in size and shape. The largest bone is the femur, or thigh bone, while the smallest is the stapes in the ear. Bones are living tissues that undergo constant remodeling throughout a person's life.