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What is the main function of osteocytes?
What is the main function of osteocytes?
What is the inorganic component of bone matrix?
What is the inorganic component of bone matrix?
What is the process by which bone tissue is formed through cartilage templates?
What is the process by which bone tissue is formed through cartilage templates?
What type of stem cells do osteoblasts derive from?
What type of stem cells do osteoblasts derive from?
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What is the purpose of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the purpose of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
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What is the outer layer of bone tissue called?
What is the outer layer of bone tissue called?
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What is the type of bone tissue found in the ends of long bones and flat bones?
What is the type of bone tissue found in the ends of long bones and flat bones?
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What is the process of replacing old bone tissue with new bone tissue?
What is the process of replacing old bone tissue with new bone tissue?
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Study Notes
Bone Tissue
- Bone tissue is a type of connective tissue that provides structural support and protection to the body.
- It is composed of:
- Osteocytes (mature bone cells)
- Osteoblasts (bone-forming cells)
- Osteoclasts (bone-resorbing cells)
- Bone matrix (organic and inorganic components)
Bone Matrix
- Organic component (30%):
- Collagen fibers (type I)
- Proteoglycans
- Glycoproteins
- Inorganic component (70%):
- Hydroxyapatite (calcium phosphate crystals)
- Calcium and phosphate ions
Bone Cells
Osteocytes
- Mature bone cells
- Embedded in lacunae (small cavities) within the bone matrix
- Responsible for bone maintenance and repair
- Communicate with each other through canaliculi (small channels)
Osteoblasts
- Bone-forming cells
- Derived from mesenchymal stem cells
- Responsible for bone growth and development
- Produce osteoid (unmineralized bone matrix)
Osteoclasts
- Bone-resorbing cells
- Derived from hematopoietic stem cells
- Responsible for bone remodeling and resorption
- Contain lysosomes and release acid to dissolve bone matrix
Bone Structure
- Compact bone:
- Dense, compact layers of bone tissue
- Found in shafts of long bones
- Cancellous bone:
- Spongy, porous bone tissue
- Found in ends of long bones and flat bones
- Bone surfaces:
- Periosteum (outer layer)
- Endosteum (inner layer)
Bone Development and Remodeling
- Bone development:
- Intramembranous ossification (direct bone formation)
- Endochondral ossification (bone formation through cartilage templates)
- Bone remodeling:
- Resorption of old bone tissue
- Formation of new bone tissue
- Process regulated by hormones and growth factors
Bone Tissue
- Provides structural support and protection to the body
- Composed of osteocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and bone matrix
Bone Matrix
Organic Component
- 30% of bone matrix
- Consists of collagen fibers (type I), proteoglycans, and glycoproteins
Inorganic Component
- 70% of bone matrix
- Composed of hydroxyapatite (calcium phosphate crystals), calcium, and phosphate ions
Bone Cells
Osteocytes
- Mature bone cells embedded in lacunae within bone matrix
- Responsible for bone maintenance and repair
- Communicate with each other through canaliculi
Osteoblasts
- Bone-forming cells derived from mesenchymal stem cells
- Responsible for bone growth and development
- Produce osteoid (unmineralized bone matrix)
Osteoclasts
- Bone-resorbing cells derived from hematopoietic stem cells
- Responsible for bone remodeling and resorption
- Contain lysosomes and release acid to dissolve bone matrix
Bone Structure
Compact Bone
- Dense, compact layers of bone tissue
- Found in shafts of long bones
Cancellous Bone
- Spongy, porous bone tissue
- Found in ends of long bones and flat bones
Bone Surfaces
- Outer layer: periosteum
- Inner layer: endosteum
Bone Development and Remodeling
Bone Development
- Intramembranous ossification: direct bone formation
- Endochondral ossification: bone formation through cartilage templates
Bone Remodeling
- Resorption of old bone tissue
- Formation of new bone tissue
- Regulated by hormones and growth factors
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Learn about the structure and composition of bone tissue, including osteocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and bone matrix.
