Significance of Bone
Synonyms: Osseous tissue, Bony tissue, Skeleton, Calcified tissue, Framework
In Swedish: Bem; In French: Os; In Dutch: Bot; In Malay: Tulang; In Finnish: Luu; In Spanish: Hueso; In German: Knochen
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Buddhist concept of 'Bone'
In Buddhism, "Bone" signifies the skeletal framework of the body, a physical substance. It's also a symbol of selflessness, with bodhisattvas offering their bones. Furthermore, it's a material unsuitable for making a needle-case, as per monastic rules.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The bodhisattva gives their bones, or asthi, along with their body, head, eyes, and marrow as if they were ordinary bits of grass or pieces of wood.[1] (2) The rigid structures that make up the skeleton of the body, included in the enumeration of physical substances.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) One of the materials from which a needle-case should not be made, as per the established rules for monks.[3]
From: Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga
(1) The Bhikkhus carried these items, along with odd bits and dirty water, in their bowls, causing indignation among the people.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Bone'
In Hinduism, "Bone" signifies the physical skeletal structure, providing support and protection. It highlights the body's impermanence and is a site for meditation. Bones are linked to planetary influences, health, and decay, also related to sources of poisons and spiritual entities.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This can collapse as the condition worsens, losing its smooth shape, potentially leading to severe osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, and osteoarthritis, and is affected by blood supply.[5] (2) These are the hard structures that form the skeletal system, providing shape, support, locomotion, and protection for delicate internal organs within the body.[6] (3) This is a component that phosphorus is crucial for.[7]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Breaking pains in bones are listed among the ailments born of the excess of depletion, which is treated by impletion, according to specialists.[8] (2) A hard tissue forming the skeleton, and parasitic infection or coryza of bone can cause swelling.[9]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) This is a location in the body where a shaft may be lodged, causing pain and swelling of various kinds.[10]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This term refers to the skeletal structure of the body, which provides support and protection, and is addressed by specific Rasayana drugs to promote overall health.[11]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The skeletal remains present in hellish rivers, a grim reminder of the physical suffering.[12] (2) The bones are a location to be meditated upon, with the planets residing there, as detailed in the Arthanyasa.[13]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Bones are mentioned as a component of a woman's body, which undergo changes and are eventually strewn about. They are part of the physical form that is subject to decay and the ravages of time, emphasizing the impermanence of the body and its eventual disintegration.[14]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) A ground should be free from bones, indicating a lack of any remains that might make the site inauspicious.[15]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Each brick is likened to a bone, playing a crucial role in the comprehensive construction of Agni.[16]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This is ruled by the sun, describing the planetary rulers of body parts.[17]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The text highlights the physical remains, specifically bones, representing the remnants of a person after a considerable amount of time has passed.[18]
From: Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres)
(1) This is where Sakini has her abode, according to the provided Dhyana in the text.[19]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) This is one of the sixteen sources of organic poisons.[20]
The concept of Bone in local and regional sources
Bone appears in three contexts: the fish skeleton consumed by the old man, a factor in Sushrutasamhita's treatment of bone trauma considering age, and a symbol for human experience inspiring poets.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Symbolizing the remains of human experience from which poets draw inspiration.[21]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Bone is considered in the Sushrutasamhita, where age is necessarily taken into consideration in the treatment of bone and joint trauma, and the solidification of bone is enabled by treatment during the three stages of middle age.[22]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) The skeletal remains of the fish, which the old man was crunching on while eating the fish heads during the evening meal.[23]
The concept of Bone in scientific sources
Bone is a key structural component, frequently discussed in the text. It's linked to osteomalacia, joint health, and potential microwave impact. Bone also relates to physical fitness, dental restoration, injury, and PNET origins. In Ayurveda, it is known as Asthi.
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is a hard tissue in the body. The heat concentration which occurred in the bone was due to the high absorption coefficient of the bone and its low specific heat.[24] (2) This is a part of the body.[25] (3) This is an area that may be negatively impacted by excessive dosages of microwave, as it is thought that there could be a detrimental effect, according to the text.[26] (4) This is a key structural component of a joint, each of which can be affected by rheumatic diseases, leading to pain, inflammation, and functional limitations.[27]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is another area where PNETs typically originate, along with soft tissues, as described in the information provided.[28] (2) This is the type of fill and restoration of the height that was shown in the post-operative intraoral periapical radiograph, as mentioned in the text.[29] (3) These are the organs that are essential for physical fitness and are improved by physical activity, and also affected by ageing, with changes in their structure demonstrated by decreased physical activity.[30]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is a hard tissue in the body, and a bone injury leads to a series of events, including haematoma formation, a subsequent inflammatory response and the development of granulation tissue with neovascularisation, callus formation, bone deposition and remodelling.[31]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) Bone, or the matrix, is defective in osteomalacia, and the bones fracture easily because they are weaker than normal, and this is often associated with the condition.[32]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Neutrophils are involved in tissue trauma of the bone.[33]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) It is a component of body composition. Body composition comprises muscle, fat, tissue and bone.[34]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A complex composite material composed of a cellular and extracellular matrix, contributing to skeletal structure and strength.[35]