During the fetal development the first stage of the “bones” is cartilage which resembles bones but is more flexible due to the lack of calcium salts as it develops calcium salts are deposit into it all through until after it is born to life. As a result, the process of gradual replacement of immature bone cells and calcium deposits is called Ossification.
2. What are the roles of Osteoclasts in bone formation?
The roles of Osteoclasts in bone formation are as follows, the suffix –clast is from the Greek word meaning to break. Therefore, Osteoclasts are large cells that function to reabsorb, or digest, bony tissue. It does so by digesting bone tissue from the inner sides of the bones thus enlarging the inner bone cavity so that the bone does not become overly thick and heavy.
3. How do Osteoblasts assist when recovering from a fractured bone?
Osteoblasts assist in the recovery from a fractured bone by laying down the bone matter (calcium salts) there after osteoclasts moves in to remove excess bone debris. Osteoclasts and Osteoblasts work as a team, one breaks down the other repairs.
4. How does Vitamin D support bone formation?
Vitamin D supports bone formation by helping the calcium in our bodies pass through the lining of the small intestine and into our …show more content…
Long bones: are found in the thigh, lower leg, and upper and lower arm. They are very strong, broad at the ends where they join with other bones, and have a large surface areas for muscle attachment. Short bones: are in the wrist and ankles and are small with irregular shapes. Flat bones: cover soft body parts like the skull, shoulder, ribs, and pelvic bones. Sesamoids bones: are small, rounded bones ex. a sesame seed in shape. They are found near joints and aid in muscle