GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Osteogenic cells are the only bone cells that divide. Osteogenic cells differentiate and develop into osteoblasts which, in turn, are responsible for forming new bones. Osteoblasts synthesize and secrete a collagen matrix and calcium salts.

Detailed explanation-2: -INTRODUCTION. It has been known, for almost one and a half centuries, that osteocytes are derived from osteoblasts (Gegenbauer, 1864). Osteoblasts (bone forming cells) are of mesenchymal origin, secrete non-mineralized bone matrix (osteoid), and finally become incorporated as osteocytes in mineralized bone matrix.