ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The remodeling process occurs throughout life and becomes dominant by the time that bone reaches its peak mass (typically by the early 20s). Remodeling continues throughout life so that most of the adult skeleton is replaced about every 10 years. Both genes and the environment contribute to bone health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bone remodeling is essential for adult bone homeostasis. It comprises two phases: bone formation and resorption.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bone remodeling refers to the renewal process whereby small pockets of old bone, disposed throughout the skeleton and separated from others geographically as well as chronologically, are replaced by new bone throughout adult life. The process is such that the entire adult human skeleton is replaced in 10 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bone remodeling is the result of two opposite activities, the production of new bone matrix by osteoblasts and the destruction of old bone by osteoclasts.