Bone

Functions[edit | edit source]

Mechanical[edit | edit source]

Synthetic[edit | edit source]

Metabolic[edit | edit source]

Position patella[edit | edit source]

Structure[edit | edit source]

Gross anatomy[edit | edit source]

Individual bone structure[edit | edit source]

  • Compact (cortical) bone
  • Trabecular bone

Cellular structure[edit | edit source]

Molecular structure[edit | edit source]

Matrix[edit | edit source]

  • Inorganic
  • Organic

Woven or lamellar[edit | edit source]

Types[edit | edit source]

Formation[edit | edit source]

Intramembranous ossification[edit | edit source]

Endochondral ossification[edit | edit source]

Bone marrow[edit | edit source]

Remodeling[edit | edit source]

Purpose[edit | edit source]

Calcium balance[edit | edit source]

Repair[edit | edit source]

Paracrine cell signalling[edit | edit source]

Osteoblast stimulation[edit | edit source]

Osteoclast inhibition[edit | edit source]

Disorders[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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