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What are the main bone cell types?
Osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteocytes
What does an osteoblast do?
Builds new bone
What does an osteoclast do?
Breaks down bone
What does an osteocyte do?
Maintains bone
What is compact bone?
outer bone tissue
What is spongy bone?
Light inner bone with many spaces
What is the periosteum?
Outer covering of bone
What is red bone marrow?
Produces blood cells
What is yellow bone marrow?
Stores fat
What is an osteon?
The basic unit of compact bone
What is the central canal?
Contains blood vessels and nerves
What are lacunae?
Small spaces containing osteocytes
What are canaliculi?
Tiny canals connecting bone cells
What is the matrix of bone?
made of collagen and minerals