Bone Formation
bone forming cells
osteoblasts
protect internal organs
flat
make red blood cells
hemopoiesis
heart
cardi
absorbs bone tissue during growth/healing
osteoclasts
irregular
protect internal organs
calcium and phosphorus
mineral storage
water
hydro
mature bone cells
osteocytes
long
support weight and movement
vital organs
protection
fast
tachy
hardening of the bone
ossification
short
provide stability
voluntary
movement
slow
brady
space between bones of the skull from birth to 1 year of age
fontanel
sesamoid
embedded in tendons
muscles
support
inflammation
itis