Introduction to Bone Chemical Composition INORGANIC COMPOUNDS notes Flashcards by Maude Oehlerking | Brainscape

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65% of extracellular matrix

A

Hydroxyapatites

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Hydroxyapatites are made up of?

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Mainly Calcium and phosphate

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what do Hydroxyapatites do?

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Harden the osteoid

Allow bone to resist crushing forces (compression)

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