Bones

• What is the main constituent of the adult skeleton?

  Bone
• Bone provides SOLID support in the body.
• Bone protects VITAL ORGANS.
• Bones encloses internal cavities containing BONE MARROW.
• Bones are the reservoir of CALCIUM in the body.
• What are the 3 major cell types found in the bone?

  osteocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts
• osteocytes: MATURE bone cells that are responsible for maintaining bone structure and density.
• osteoblasts: bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix
• osteoclasts: bone resorbing cells that break down bone matrix
• What are the 2 types of bone?

  Compact and spongy
• LABEL:

  A) COMPACT BONE

  
• LABEL:

  A) SPONGY BONE

  
• LABEL:

  A) COMPACT BONE