• The creaking, ivory white of your body's framework has many vital purposes. Like a spectacular skyscraper, your body has an inner network of beams and girders to keep it upright and sturdy. On the inside of these robust supports lies one of the body's most important functions, without which you would soon die of anaemia, asphyxiation or infection. While the marrow is keeping you alive, the outer shell of the substructure bears the duty of protecting your delicate organs, and anchoring your muscles in place to enable movement. While organs deal with the process of everyday life, the bones ensure that they are well protected in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.