Bone cells: osteoblasts

These images show osteoblasts on the surface of compact bone. Osteoblasts differentiate from osteoprogenitor cells in the osteogenic region of the periosteum and secrete osteoid onto the existing bone. 400x, 400x

These images show osteoblasts on the surface of compact bone. Osteoblasts differentiate from osteoprogenitor cells in the osteogenic region of the periosteum and secrete osteoid onto the existing bone. 400x, 400x

Osteoblasts secrete osteoid, eventually surrounding themselves in the process. Once entirely enclosed by matrix, these cells are called osteocytes.

Osteoblasts secrete osteoid, eventually surrounding themselves in the process. Once entirely enclosed by matrix, these cells are called osteocytes.

These images show osteoblasts on the surface of compact bone. Osteoblasts differentiate from osteoprogenitor cells in the osteogenic region of the periosteum and secrete osteoid onto the existing bone. 400x, 400x