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Bones
Medical Terms Bones
Term | Definition |
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Osseous | Boney; composed of bone; pertaining to bone |
Osteoblast | A cell assiciated with the production of bone |
Osteoclast | A large cell associated with the production and removal of bone |
Osteocyte | a mature osteoblast |
Collagen | A fibrous insoluble protein found in the wghite fibers of connective tissue including bonem, ligaments, and tendons. When boiled, it becomes gelatin |
Periosteum | The specialized connective tissue covering all the bones of the body. |
Endosteum | The connective tissue membrane Lining the medullary Cavity |
Medullary | Pertaining to bone marrow or the inner portion of an organ. Medulla |