Bone Cells

Osteoblasts

bone forming cells.

found in area of high metabolism within the bone

osteocytes

mature bone cells that develop from osteoblasts

help maintain helathy bone tissue by secreting enzymes and controlling calcium released from bone tissue into the bloodstream

osteogenic cells

respond to trauma by giving rise to bone forming cells (osteoblasts) and bone destryoing cells (osteoclasts)

bone-lining cells

develop from osteoblasts

they are located along the surfacce of most adult bones

regulate the movement of calcium and phosphate into and out of the bones

Osteoclasts

develop from hematopoietic stem cells

large multinucleate cells that are located at sites of bone resorption

break down bone tissue and are importnat to bone growth , healing and remodeling