Types of bone cells

Osteogenic cell translates to?

Bone production cells

Osteogenic cells are ___ cells

stem

What is the only type of bone cell that does mitosis?

osteogenic cells

Why do osteogenic cells divide?

to form osteoblasts

Where is osteogenic cells located?

In the periosteum and endosteum

What does osteoblast translate to?

bone bud/sprout

What is the function of osteoblasts?

to build new bone

What makes the bone’s matrix called osteoid?

osteoblast

Osteoblasts get trapped and become ____?

osteocytes

Where are osteoblasts located?

peristeum and epiphyseal plates

What does osteocyte translate to?

Bone cell

Osteocyte is the ___ bone cell

mature

Where is osteocytes located?

Spongy and compact bone

What is the function of an osteocyte?

Perform daily functions of the bone

What does osteoclast translate to?

Bone break

What is the function of osteoclasts?

clean away bone

Where is the osteoclasts located?

periosteum and endosteum

When are osteoclasts used?

During fracture repair and bone growth