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Bone consists of an abundantly calcified extracellular matrix. This tissue serves three functions: mechanical, protective for the vital organs and metabolic as a reserve of ions especially calcium and phosphate. Bone tissue undergoes continuous renewal in order to maintain the mechanical competence of the bone matrix. This is performed by two cells: osteoclasts which resorb the calcified matrix and osteoblasts that synthesize new bone matrix.
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de Vernejoul, MC. (1998). Bone Structure and Function. In: Geusens, P. (eds) Osteoporosis in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3382-7_1
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