sun Flashcards
Where is cortical bone located? trabecular?
cortical bone located on outside
trabecular on inside
What is the main functional unit of cortical bone?
the haversion system (secondary osteon)
What is the main cell component of the osteon?
osteocyte
What are the connections between osteons called?
volkmann’s canals
What are the three different types of lamellae in cortical bone and where would you find them?
concentric lamellae: around central canals
circumferential lamellae: running parallel to bone surface
interstitial lamellae: in between osteons (left over from remodeling)
What is the main type of collagen in bone?
type I
What cells come from the mesenchymal lineage?
osteoblasts and osteocytes
What cells come from the hematopoietic lineage?
osteoclasts
Which is mono nucleated: osteoblasts or osteoclasts
osteoblasts
What are the major functions of osteoblasts
synthesize and secrete ECM
regulate matrix mineralization
regulate osteoclasts through molecular interactions (RANKL/OPG)
What is the function of RANKL?
stimulates osteoclasts differentiation/maturation
aka promotes bone resorption
What is the function of OPG?
competitively inhibits RANKL from binding, indirectly inhibiting osteoclast maturation
aka down regulates bone resorption
What type of cell maintains bone? location?
osteocytes
in lacunae in bone matrix
What is the most abundant cell type in bone?
osteocyte
What is the main function of osteocytes
regulate blasts/clasts through their long cell processes
maintain bone vitality and function
What is the function of sclerostin (SOST)?
important for mechanical loading
when a load is placed on bone, SOST regulates the RANKL/OPG system
What happens if a load is placed on bone?
RANKL decreases
OPG increases
(decrease resorption–want more mineralized bone)
SOST regulates this
What type of cells do osteocytes come from?
osteoblasts
mesenchyme stem cell lineage