Tag: Mineralization

Ninety-nine percent of the body's calcium is stored in bones and teeth, but what happens to the rest? The accumulation of calcium salts in soft body tissues is a process known as calcification, though it has other names depending on the context.

Did you know that 99% of your body's calcium is stored in your bones and teeth? To maintain this, and for countless biological processes in ecosystems, the process of mineralization is essential.

An estimated 3 to 8% of people have asymptomatic calcium deposits in their shoulders alone. For this common condition, what is another name for calcification? The answer depends on the type and location of the calcium buildup in the body.

While the natural color of bone is a yellowish-white, an unusual green tint can appear for several specific reasons. The most frequent medical cause for a bone to be green is prior exposure to certain tetracycline antibiotics. These unique circumstances reveal a fascinating intersection of biology, medicine, and environmental science.