Osteoblasts, osteoclasts, chondrocyte, osteocytes
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4 Skeletal Cells
Chondrocytes, Osteoblasts, Osteoclasts, and Osteocytes
Define Chondrocyte
They produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix
Number of bones in adult skeleton
206 typically; start with 270 at birth but decrease with fusion
Define Osteoclasts
Bone cell that secretes products that break down bone.
Define Osteoblast
Bone forming cell
Two Skeleton Tissues
Cartilage and Bone
Define Osteocytes
Derived from osteoblasts; these are the mature bone cells that reside in the lacuna after they get trapped from the matrix they secrete.