Bone Cells

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Osteocyte

bone cell

keeps the bone matrix healthy

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Osteoprogenitor cells

“bone-before-producing”

stem cells that differentiate into bone forming osteoblasts

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Osteoblasts

cells that actively produce and secrete organic components of bone matrix (ground substance) and collagen fibers

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Osteoclasts

“break”

cells responsible for resorption of bone, multinucleated cells break down bone by secreting hydrochloric acid and lysosome enzymes