Bone Tissue Flashcards
Other functions of Bone Tissue aside from protecting organs
Hematopoiesis & Reservoir for Calcium and minerals
A.k.a Blood cell formation
Hematopoiesis
Cells derived from Osteoprogenitor Cells
Osteoblasts
Function of Osteoblasts
Synthesize, secrete, & deposit Osteoid
How are osteoblasts arranged, and where?
Arranged as a layer of cuboidal/columnar cells on the bone surface
Osteoblasts mature into?
Osteocytes
Osteocytes are found/located where?
Lacunae
What do osteocytes use for communication and exchange of metabolic products and nutrients
Canaliculi
Functions of osteocytes
Maintain homeostasis of bone, and blood concentrations of calcium & phosphate
Multinucleated cells of the bone tissue
Osteoclasts
Osteoclasts occupy shallow concavities called what?
Howship’s Lacunae
Function of Osteoclasts
Resorption, Remodeling, & Bone Repair
Two components of Bone Matrix
Inorganic & Organic
Component of Bone Matrix that resists compression
Inorganic
Component of Bone Matrix that resists tension
Organic
Two layers of a Periosteum
Outer Fibrous & Inner Cellular