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What are the main bone cell types?

Osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteocytes

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What does an osteoblast do?

Builds new bone

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What does an osteoclast do?

Breaks down bone

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What does an osteocyte do?

Maintains bone

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What is compact bone?

outer bone tissue

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What is spongy bone?

Light inner bone with many spaces

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What is the periosteum?

Outer covering of bone

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What is red bone marrow?

Produces blood cells

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What is yellow bone marrow?

Stores fat

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What is an osteon?

The basic unit of compact bone

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What is the central canal?

Contains blood vessels and nerves

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What are lacunae?

Small spaces containing osteocytes

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What are canaliculi?

Tiny canals connecting bone cells

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What is the matrix of bone?

made of collagen and minerals