Bone Cells

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osteogenic cells

stem cells that divide and develop into osteoblasts

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osteoblasts

cells that build bone

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osteocytes

mature bone cells found in lacunae, principle cells in blood tissue

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osteoclasts

cells that break down bone tissue

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compact bone

hard, dense bone tissue arranged in osteons

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osteons

lamellae surrounding a blood vessel. contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and osteocytes along with the calcified matrix

<p>lamellae surrounding a blood vessel. contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and osteocytes along with the calcified matrix</p>
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Haversian systems

found in the compact bone and are composed of concentric circles called lamellae

<p>found in the compact bone and are composed of concentric circles called lamellae</p>
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lamellae

concentric rings of bone matrix

<p>concentric rings of bone matrix</p>
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lacunae

spaces where osteocytes are found

<p>spaces where osteocytes are found</p>
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canaliculi

channels filled with extracellular fluid that connects one cell to the other

<p>channels filled with extracellular fluid that connects one cell to the other</p>
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spongy bone

no osteons, stores red marrow