This document provides an introduction to common bone disorders. It begins by defining bone and its importance in providing structure, protection, and a site for blood cell production. Bone disorders are divided into congenital and acquired categories. Congenital disorders include Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Achondroplasia, and Osteopetrosis. Acquired or metabolic bone diseases are caused by abnormalities in minerals, vitamins, bone mass or structure and include Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, Rickets/Osteomalacia, and Hyperparathyroidism. Each condition is briefly characterized in terms of symptoms and causes of abnormal bone structure or composition.