Anatomy- Types of Bone Cell

Undifferentiated cells which can divide to replace themselves & can become osteoblasts. Found in the inner layer of periosteum and endosteum

Young bone cells that form the matric & collagen fibers but can't divide

The principal cells of bone tissue. Mature cells that no longer secrete matrix

Huge cells formed from fused monocytes (WBC) that serve to break down bone tissue by liquefying the matrix. Function is bone reabsorption