Histology Flashcards
1
Q
what is an osteoprogenitor cell?
A
serve as a pool of reserve osteoblasts
2
Q
where are osteoprogenitor cells located?
A
on bone surfaces
3
Q
what are osteoblasts?
A
bone forming cells
4
Q
where are osteoblasts located?
A
surface of developing bone
5
Q
what is an osteocyte?
A
a bone cell trapped within bone matrix
6
Q
what are osteoclasts?
A
cells responsible for bone resoprtion
7
Q
where are osteoclasts located?
A
surface of bone
8
Q
what is the name of the area around a haversion canal?
A
osteon
9
Q
what makes up the border of an osteon?
A
cement lines
10
Q
what is the prodominant cell type within tendons?
A
fibroblasts
11
Q
what type of collagen are tendons mostly made of?
A
type 1 collagen
