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It’s been a hot decade since my MSc, but as I recall, a lot of bone’s strength comes from collagen, which gives it flexibility. After death, that decomposes, leaving behind a calcium crystal matrix that gets more brittle as the bone dries out.
It’s been a hot decade since my MSc, but as I recall, a lot of bone’s strength comes from collagen, which gives it flexibility. After death, that decomposes, leaving behind a calcium crystal matrix that gets more brittle as the bone dries out.