bone tissue

bone

Skeletal tissue with a collagen-rich extracellular matrix vascularized, mineralized with hydroxyapatite and typically including osteocytes located in lacunae that communicate with one another by cell processes (in canaliculi). Bone is deposited by osteoblasts.

Type Bone
Body System Skeletal
Latin Name bone
FMA ID 224804

Sub-structures

bone tissue of long bone Bone bony part of pharyngotympanic tube Bone compact bone tissue Bone endochondral bone tissue Bone intramembranous bone tissue Bone lamellar bone Bone mineralized bone tissue Bone trabecular bone tissue Bone xiphoid process bone Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bone tissue?
Skeletal tissue with a collagen-rich extracellular matrix vascularized, mineralized with hydroxyapatite and typically including osteocytes located in lacunae that communicate with one another by cell processes (in canaliculi). Bone is deposited by osteoblasts.
What body system is the bone tissue part of?
The bone tissue is part of the Skeletal.
What is the Latin name for the bone tissue?
The Latin name for the bone tissue is bone.

Related Structures

articular surface articular system joint system articulation joint Atlas (C1) Atlas attachment site axial skeleton plus cranial skeleton skeleton axiale Axis (C2) Axis bone collagen fibril

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