Bone cells: osteoclasts
These images show osteoclasts on the surface of compact bone. Multinucleated osteoclasts are located in Howship’s lacunae that result from resorption of the bone matrix adjacent to the cell. The osteoclast on the left is located in the periosteum; the cells on the right are located in the endosteum. 800x, 600x
Osteoclasts
These images show osteoclasts on the surface of compact bone. Multinucleated osteoclasts are located in Howship’s lacunae that result from resorption of the bone matrix adjacent to the cell. The osteoclast on the left is located in the periosteum; the cells on the right are located in the endosteum. 800x, 600x
- Ruffled border
These images show osteoclasts on the surface of compact bone. Multinucleated osteoclasts are located in Howship’s lacunae that result from resorption of the bone matrix adjacent to the cell. The osteoclast on the left is located in the periosteum; the cells on the right are located in the endosteum. 800x, 600x
Howship's lacunae
These images show osteoclasts on the surface of compact bone. Multinucleated osteoclasts are located in Howship’s lacunae that result from resorption of the bone matrix adjacent to the cell. The osteoclast on the left is located in the periosteum; the cells on the right are located in the endosteum. 800x, 600x
Osteocytes in lacunae
These images show osteoclasts on the surface of compact bone. Multinucleated osteoclasts are located in Howship’s lacunae that result from resorption of the bone matrix adjacent to the cell. The osteoclast on the left is located in the periosteum; the cells on the right are located in the endosteum. 800x, 600x
Mature bone >
The matrix of mature bone is organized in layers or lamellae with osteocytes located in orderly arranged lacunae between the lamellae. This bone is also referred to as lamellar bone.
Immature bone >
Immature bone is usually present only temporarily and is replaced by lamellar bone through the process of remodeling. The matrix of immature bone lacks the orderly arrangement of lamellae and the osteocytes appear randomly arranged. This bone is also referred to as woven bone.
Periosteum >
These images show osteoclasts on the surface of compact bone. Multinucleated osteoclasts are located in Howship’s lacunae that result from resorption of the bone matrix adjacent to the cell. The osteoclast on the left is located in the periosteum; the cells on the right are located in the endosteum. 800x, 600x
Endosteum
These images show osteoclasts on the surface of compact bone. Multinucleated osteoclasts are located in Howship’s lacunae that result from resorption of the bone matrix adjacent to the cell. The osteoclast on the left is located in the periosteum; the cells on the right are located in the endosteum. 800x, 600x
Marrow tissue
These images show osteoclasts on the surface of compact bone. Multinucleated osteoclasts are located in Howship’s lacunae that result from resorption of the bone matrix adjacent to the cell. The osteoclast on the left is located in the periosteum; the cells on the right are located in the endosteum. 800x, 600x
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