Cells of Osseous Tissue

Question 1

Osteoblasts = B for Build bone

Answer 1

• found in periosteum and endosteum
• cells that make (deposit) the matrix of osseous tissue
• increase bone density

Question 2

Osteoclasts =C for Clearing bone

Answer 2

• found in periosteum and endosteum
• cells that break down (resorb) the matrix of osseous
  tissue
• decrease bone density

Question 3

Osteocytes

Answer 3

• cells that are surrounded by matrix (located in a
  lacunae) that are not depositing or resorbing matrix