fracture healing part 1 Flashcards
1
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what is an oseoprogenitor
A
immatures cells that eventually morph into mature ones
2
Q
what do osteobasts do
A
lay bone down
3
Q
are osteoblasts active outside if fracture healing
A
yes they build up the surface of bone
4
Q
what do osteoclasts do
A
break down bone
5
Q
how do osteoclasts breakdown bone
A
enzymes release acidic material
6
Q
what is osteonecrosis
A
bone death, removing fragments of bone that shouldn’t be there
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