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features of bone
compact bones
Term | Definition |
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osteons | these cells usually run parallel to the surface of the bone |
osteocytes | mature bone cells located in individual lacunae |
lacunae | chambers- each contains an osteocyte |
concentric lamellae | (layers)- matrix |
collagen | 1/3 weight- more flexibility |
calcium phosphate | 2/3 weight- provides strength or hardness |
calcium phosphate | interacts with calcium hydroxide to form hydroxyapatite |
hydroxyapatite | crystals- most compact bone |
interstitial lamellae | fills the spaces between the osteons |