How many times is the word Bones mentioned in the Quran?

The word Bones عظم is mentioned 12 times in he Quran in 12 verses

Story of a men who was made to sleep for 100 years

أَوْ كَٱلَّذِى مَرَّ عَلَىٰ قَرْيَةٍۢ وَهِىَ خَاوِيَةٌ عَلَىٰ عُرُوشِهَا قَالَ أَنَّىٰ يُحْىِۦ هَـٰذِهِ ٱللَّهُ بَعْدَ مَوْتِهَا ۖ فَأَمَاتَهُ ٱللَّهُ مِا۟ئَةَ عَامٍۢ ثُمَّ بَعَثَهُۥ ۖ قَالَ كَمْ لَبِثْتَ ۖ قَالَ لَبِثْتُ يَوْمًا أَوْ بَعْضَ يَوْمٍۢ ۖ قَالَ بَل لَّبِثْتَ مِا۟ئَةَ عَامٍۢ فَٱنظُرْ إِلَىٰ طَعَامِكَ وَشَرَابِكَ لَمْ يَتَسَنَّهْ ۖ وَٱنظُرْ إِلَىٰ حِمَارِكَ وَلِنَجْعَلَكَ ءَايَةًۭ لِّلنَّاسِ ۖ وَٱنظُرْ إِلَى ٱلْعِظَامِ كَيْفَ نُنشِزُهَا ثُمَّ نَكْسُوهَا لَحْمًۭا ۚ فَلَمَّا تَبَيَّنَ لَهُۥ قَالَ أَعْلَمُ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ قَدِيرٌۭ

Or ˹are you not aware of˺ the one who passed by a city which was in ruins. He wondered, “How could Allah bring this back to life after its destruction?” So Allah caused him to die for a hundred years then brought him back to life. Allah asked, “How long have you remained ˹in this state˺?” He replied, “Perhaps a day or part of a day.” Allah said, “No! You have remained here for a hundred years! Just look at your food and drink—they have not spoiled. ˹But now˺ look at ˹the remains of˺ your donkey! And ˹so˺ We have made you into a sign for humanity. And look at the bones ˹of the donkey˺, how We bring them together then clothe them with flesh!”1 When this was made clear to him, he declared, “˹Now˺ I know that Allah is Most Capable of everything.”

Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 259 (2:259)

Sayings of the disbelievers

وَقَالُوٓا۟ أَءِذَا كُنَّا عِظَـٰمًۭا وَرُفَـٰتًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ خَلْقًۭا جَدِيدًۭا

And they say ˹mockingly˺, “When we are reduced to bones and ashes, will we really be raised as a new creation?”

Surah Al-Isra, verse 49 (17:49)

أَيَعِدُكُمْ أَنَّكُمْ إِذَا مِتُّمْ وَكُنتُمْ تُرَابًۭا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَنَّكُم مُّخْرَجُونَ

Does he promise you that once you are dead and reduced to dust and bones, you will be brought forth ˹alive˺?

Surah Al-Mu’minun, verse 35 (23:35)

قَالُوٓا۟ أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًۭا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ

They said, “Once we are dead and reduced to dust and bones, will we really be resurrected?

Surah Al-Mu’minun, verse 82 (23:82)

وَضَرَبَ لَنَا مَثَلًۭا وَنَسِىَ خَلْقَهُۥ ۖ قَالَ مَن يُحْىِ ٱلْعِظَـٰمَ وَهِىَ رَمِيمٌۭ

And they argue with Us—forgetting they were created—saying, “Who will give life to decayed bones?”

Surah Ya-Sin, verse 78 (36:78)

أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًۭا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ

When we are dead and reduced to dust and bones, will we really be resurrected?

Surah As-Saffat, verse 16 (37:16)

أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًۭا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَدِينُونَ

When we are dead and reduced to dust and bones, will we really be brought to judgment?’”

Surah As-Saffat, verse 16 (37:53)

وَكَانُوا۟ يَقُولُونَ أَئِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًۭا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ

They used to ask ˹mockingly˺, “When we are dead and reduced to dust and bones, will we really be resurrected?

Surah Al-Waqi’ah, verse 47 (56:47)

أَءِذَا كُنَّا عِظَـٰمًۭا نَّخِرَةًۭ

even after we have been reduced to decayed bones?”

Surah An-Nazi’at, verse 11 (79:11)

Stages of a baby in a womb

ثُمَّ خَلَقْنَا ٱلنُّطْفَةَ عَلَقَةًۭ فَخَلَقْنَا ٱلْعَلَقَةَ مُضْغَةًۭ فَخَلَقْنَا ٱلْمُضْغَةَ عِظَـٰمًۭا فَكَسَوْنَا ٱلْعِظَـٰمَ لَحْمًۭا ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَـٰهُ خَلْقًا ءَاخَرَ ۚ فَتَبَارَكَ ٱللَّهُ أَحْسَنُ ٱلْخَـٰلِقِينَ

then We developed the drop into a clinging clot, then developed the clot into a lump ˹of flesh˺, then developed the lump into bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, then We brought it into being as a new creation.1 So Blessed is Allah, the Best of Creators.

Surah Al-Mu’minun, verse 14 (23:14)

Allah questioning Humans

أَيَحْسَبُ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ أَلَّن نَّجْمَعَ عِظَامَهُۥ

Do people think We cannot reassemble their bones?

Surah Al-Qiyamah, verse 3 (75:3)

Two palatine bones

What are Palatine bones

The palatine bone is a facial bone that contributes to the structure of the skull and the anatomy (structure) of the face. It is situated at the back of the nasal cavity and the roof of the mouth (oral cavity). It is a paired bone, with one located on the left and one on the right side of the skull. Here are some key points about the palatine bone:

Where is it situated

Location: Allah has created the palatine bone in paired, meaning there are two palatine bones in the skull, one on each side. Each bone is shaped somewhat like an “L” and consists of a horizontal plate and a perpendicular plate. Together with the maxilla bone, the palatine bone forms the posterior (The opposite of anterior) two-thirds of the hard palate, providing support and stability for the structures of the mouth.

Anatomy (structure): The horizontal plate of the palatine bone contributes to the posterior portion of the hard palate, which forms the roof of the mouth.

Articulations: The palatine bone articulates with several other bones of the skull, including the maxilla(jaw or jawbone), sphenoid bone (still to be discussed), ethmoid bone (still to be discussed), and inferior nasal concha.

Specialties Function: The palatine bone has several important functions in the body, including:

Structural support: The palatine bone helps to support and stabilize the surrounding facial structures, including the nasal cavity (inside of the nose), the hard palate, and the orbit (the cavity in the skull of a vertebrate that contains the eye; the eye socket).

Respiratory function: The palatine bone plays a crucial role in the respiratory system by helping to support and protect the nasal cavity and the nasal septum.

Speech and swallowing: The palatine bone is also involved in the production of speech and the process of swallowing. The hard palate, which is formed by the palatine bone, helps to separate the nasal cavity from the oral cavity, allowing for the production of distinct nasal and oral sounds. The palatine bone also helps to support the muscles involved in swallowing, allowing for the smooth movement of food and liquids from the mouth to the esophagus.

Foramina and Canals: The palatine bone contains several foramina (openings) and canals that transmit nerves and blood vessels. These include the greater and lesser palatine foramina, which allow passage for nerves and blood vessels supplying the palate.

Overall, the palatine bone plays a crucial role in the structure of the oral and nasal cavities, as well as in the stability and articulation of the facial skeleton.