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</div>Bones are connected to each other to form skeleton, which forms the framework of the body.
</div>Bones are connected to each other to form skeleton, which forms the framework of the body. Bone tissue is formed by collagen matrix hardened by deposited calcium.


== Functions  ==
== Functions  ==
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==== Individual bone structure  ====
==== Individual bone structure  ====
[[File:Bone 2.jpg|none|thumb|351x351px]]
[[File:Bone 2.jpg|none|thumb|351x351px]]
*'''Compact/cortical bone'''  
*'''Compact/cortical bone''' - makes up outer part of bone, rigid
*'''Cancellous/spongy bone'''
*'''Cancellous/spongy bone''' - makes up inner part of bone, more porous, storage of bone marrow


== Cellular structure  ==
== Cellular structure  ==
Osteoblasts
* Osteoblasts - produce matrix (osteoid), build up bone tissue
 
* Osteoclasts - secretes acids and enzymes to breakdown bone tissue
Osteoclasts
* Osteocytes - maintain bone tissue by mineralising osteoid
 
Osteocytes


== Molecular structure  ==
== Molecular structure  ==

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Bones are connected to each other to form skeleton, which forms the framework of the body. Bone tissue is formed by collagen matrix hardened by deposited calcium.

Functions[edit | edit source]

Mechanical[edit | edit source]

  • Protect internal organs
  • Give shape and support to the body
  • Movement

Synthetic[edit | edit source]

  • Manufactures blood cells from the bone marrow (hematopoiesis)

Metabolic[edit | edit source]

  • Mineral storage
  • Fat storage
  • Role in acid-base balance

Structure[edit | edit source]

Gross anatomy[edit | edit source]

Individual bone structure[edit | edit source]

Bone 2.jpg
  • Compact/cortical bone - makes up outer part of bone, rigid
  • Cancellous/spongy bone - makes up inner part of bone, more porous, storage of bone marrow

Cellular structure[edit | edit source]

  • Osteoblasts - produce matrix (osteoid), build up bone tissue
  • Osteoclasts - secretes acids and enzymes to breakdown bone tissue
  • Osteocytes - maintain bone tissue by mineralising osteoid

Molecular structure[edit | edit source]

Matrix[edit | edit source]

  • Inorganic
  • Organic

Woven or lamellar[edit | edit source]

Types[edit | edit source]

Formation[edit | edit source]

Intramembranous ossification[edit | edit source]

Endochondral ossification[edit | edit source]

Bone marrow[edit | edit source]

Remodeling[edit | edit source]

Purpose[edit | edit source]

Calcium homeostasis/balance must exist between osteoclasts and osteoblasts activity[edit | edit source]

  • If too much new tissue is formed, the bones become abnormally large and thick (acromegaly)
  • Excessive loss of calcium weakens the bones, as occurs in osteoporosis

Repair[edit | edit source]

Paracrine cell signalling[edit | edit source]

Osteoblast stimulation[edit | edit source]

Osteoclast inhibition[edit | edit source]

Disorders[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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