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BoneJ is a set of image processing tools designed for biological research, particularly for analyzing images of bone. It is developed as a plugin for the popular open-source image analysis software ImageJ and its successor, Fiji. BoneJ is written in Java and is freely available.

The primary purpose of BoneJ is to assist researchers in quantifying structural properties of bone from various imaging modalities. This includes micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scans, histological slides, and other microscopic images. The plugin offers a range of functionalities to extract meaningful data from these images, facilitating a deeper understanding of bone microarchitecture and its changes under different conditions.

Key features of BoneJ include tools for calculating bone volume fraction, trabecular thickness, trabecular separation, and trabecular number. It also provides methods for analyzing the orientation and anisotropy of bone structures. Users can also perform 2D analyses on cross-sections of bone, such as measuring perimeter and area. The plugin supports various file formats commonly used in biological imaging.

BoneJ has been widely adopted by the scientific community due to its accessibility, ease of use, and the comprehensive nature of its analytical capabilities. It enables researchers to perform quantitative assessments of bone health, making it a valuable tool in fields such as orthopedics, dentistry, and evolutionary biology.