How Bones Are Formed Flashcards
Bones constantly renewed and shaped by the process of _ and _
Growth
Reabsorption
Bones composed of _ in which bone cells are embedded
Calcified matrix
Matrix made up of _
Flexible collagen fibers
Matrix made up of flexible collagen fibers in which _ are deposited
Crystals of hydroxyapatite
Crystals of hydroxyapatite are a _
Calcium salt
Three principle _ are found within the matrix
Bone cell types
_ are cells responsible for forming bone
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts are _
Bone-eating cells
_ are bone cells that have fully matured
Osteocytes
Bone-forming and bone-eating cells permit constant turnover of _ that occurs throughout life
Bone matrix
_ is where muscle and bone attach
Ligaments
Bone marrow is a _ substance that produces most of body’s blood cells (2)
Soft
Fatty
