Osteoblasts, osteoclasts, chondrocyte, osteocytes

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.