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Most bones actually store minerals, just some more than other. for example the humerus* ( Big leg bone ) may store more minerals as it is the biggest bone in the body and has a bigger capacity.

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*(From a person who didn't write this: The femur is actually the longest bone in the body, which is in the leg. I'm in high school :P)

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