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Involved in bone resorption, breaking down bone tissue, which is crucial for growth, healing, and remodeling.

Mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix and transmit mechanical strains through the bone.

Provides hardness and strength to bones, allowing them to withstand compression.

Reduces the density of bone, making it lighter and providing space for marrow and blood vessels.

Responsible for bone formation, secretes bone matrix and initiates calcification.

Protects bone and serves as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments, also involved in bone growth and repair.

Regulates the bone remodeling process, influenced by calcium intake, vitamin D levels, and hormones like parathyroid hormone.

Produces blood cells and platelets, important for immunity and clotting.

Bone in a healthy person or animal will adapt to the loads under which it is placed.

Allow for communication between osteocytes and the exchange of nutrients and waste products.

Contributes to the flexibility and tensile strength of bones, reducing the risk of fractures.

Increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity, thus regulating bone resorption.

Provides strength and rigidity to bones, acts as a supportive structure.

Allow for vascular and nerve supply to deeper bone tissues and communication with the bone's exterior.

Reflects the strength of bones and their resistance to fracture.

Responsible for longitudinal bone growth during childhood and adolescence.

Lines the inner surface of bone cavities, involved in bone growth, repair, and remodeling.

Facilitates calcium absorption in the gut, essential for normal bone formation and remodeling.

Structural unit of compact bone, allows for nutrient and waste exchange.