MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

BONE STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bone forming cells:
A
osteocytes
B
osteoblasts
C
osteoclasts
D
osteomasts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Osteoblasts are cuboidal cells that are located along the bone surface comprising 4–6% of the total resident bone cells and are largely known for their bone forming function [22].

Detailed explanation-2: -Osteoblasts are bone-forming cell, osteoclasts resorb or break down bone, and osteocytes are mature bone cells. An equilibrium between osteoblasts and osteoclasts maintains bone tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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