Human Osteology and Bone Mechanics

  1. Cellular Components of Bone
    1. Osteoprogenitor Cells
      1. Origin
        1. Location
          1. Differentiation Potential
          2. Osteoblasts
            1. Morphology
              1. Functions
                1. Matrix Synthesis
                  1. Mineralization
                    1. Regulation of Osteoclasts
                    2. Lifecycle
                    3. Osteocytes
                      1. Formation from Osteoblasts
                        1. Location in Lacunae
                          1. Morphology
                            1. Functions
                              1. Mechanosensing
                                1. Mineral Homeostasis
                                  1. Regulation of Bone Remodeling
                                  2. Osteocyte Network
                                  3. Bone Lining Cells
                                    1. Location
                                      1. Functions
                                        1. Relationship to Other Bone Cells
                                        2. Osteoclasts
                                          1. Origin
                                            1. Multinucleated Structure
                                              1. Functions
                                                1. Bone Resorption
                                                  1. Mineral Release
                                                  2. Regulation
                                                    1. Resorption Process

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                                                  9. Microscopic Architecture of Bone