Questions and Answers
What is the inorganic mineral phase of bone made of?
Crystals bound to protein, largely collagen
Describe the process of bone remodeling.
Osteoclasts resorb old bone, while osteoblasts put down new bone to adapt to mechanical stresses.
What conditions can elicit or accelerate the process of bone turnover?
Pathologic conditions such as fractures, infections, bone tumors, or metastases.
Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeleton.
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Why is the distinction between the axial and appendicular skeleton important?
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