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

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)

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)

The facial skeleton is composed of fourteen bones, six paired and two unpaired bones.

There are 9 verses under the above concept (Sayings of the disbelievers) in the Quran in various chapters

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)

So far we have discussed:

· Two nasal bones (protects the nasal cavity)

· Two maxillae (helps to make up the skull)

· Two inferior nasal conchae (helps to warm, and clean the air that passes through the nose

· Two palatine bones (It provides protection and passage for important nerves and blood vessels.)

· Two Zygomatic Bones (help create facial symmetry.)

· Two Lacrimal Bone (protects the eyeball and associated structures,)

Today what we will discuss is

Mandible Bone

The mandible, commonly known as the jawbone, is the largest and strongest bone of the human face.

The jawbone is the skull’s only movable, posable bone, sharing joints with the cranium’s temporal bones. The mandible hosts the lower teeth (their depth delineated by the alveolar process). Many muscles attach to the bone, which also hosts nerves (some connecting to the teeth) and blood vessels. Amongst other functions, the jawbone is essential for chewing food.

1. Support and Structure: The mandible provides support and structure to the lower part of the face. It forms the lower jaw and serves as the foundation for the lower teeth.

In humans, the mandible is the largest and lowest bone in the facial skeleton. It is the only movable bone of the skull (discounting the vibrating ossicles of the middle ear). It is connected to the skull’s temporal bones by the temporomandibular joints. In addition to simply opening and closing, the jawbone can articulate side to side as well as forward and back.

2. Articulation: The mandible articulates with the temporal bones of the skull at the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), allowing for movements such as opening and closing of the mouth, chewing, and speaking.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Function: The mandible forms the lower part of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. This joint allows for various movements of the mandible, including opening, closing, and side-to-side movements during activities such as chewing, speaking, and yawning.

3. Alveolar Process: The mandible contains the alveolar process, which houses the sockets (alveoli) of the lower teeth. The teeth are anchored within these sockets, providing stability and support for chewing and biting.

4. Mental Foramen: Located on the external surface of the mandible, the mental foramen allows for the passage of nerves and blood vessels that supply sensation to the lower lip and chin.

5. Muscle Attachment: Various muscles of mastication (chewing muscles) attach to the mandible, including the masseter, temporalis, and medial pterygoid muscles. These muscles are responsible for movements of the jaw during chewing and biting.

6. Protection of Oral Structures: The mandible provides protection for important oral structures such as the tongue, salivary glands, and floor of the mouth. It helps safeguard these structures from external trauma and injury.

7. Bone Development and Growth: The mandible undergoes significant growth and development during childhood and adolescence, contributing to overall craniofacial growth and development. It plays a crucial role in determining facial proportions and features.

Overall, the mandible plays a crucial role in various functions including chewing, speaking, and facial expression. Its structure and articulations allow for a wide range of movements necessary for daily activities involving the mouth and jaw.