Bone cells/ structure

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Osteocyte

Mature bone cells. They have a limited lifespan because other cells called osteoclasts are constantly breaking them down and absorbing the remaining material

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Oateoclast

REABSORB BONE. Constantly breaking down, osteocytes and absorbing the remaining material.

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Osteoblast

Create new bone cells.

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Ossification/Osteogenesis

The process of bone formation. There is a continual turnover of bone (keep them strong)

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Remodeling

Breakdown and renewal of bone