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The extracellular matrix consists primarily of calcium and phosphorus in the form of hydroxyapatite, Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2.
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∙ 9y agoThe inorganic material that causes bones to ossify is known as hydroxyapetite
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What is the last bone to ossify in the human skeleton?
The xyphoid process in the sternum is the last bone to ossify in the human skeleton.
Calcium salts form the bulk of the inorganic material in bone What is the function of the calcium salts?
Structure and Stability -JSO and strength
What do the inorganic portions of bone tissue provide?
The inorganic portion of bone give hardness & durability but the organic portion of bone give flexibility
What is the breakdown of bone matrix?
The matrix of the bone is portion of specialized connective tissue composed of intercellular, is contain an organic and inorganic materials 1- The organic material: collagen ( type I) 2- The inorganic material: calcium phosphate
Which is responsible for bone structure organic portion or inorganic portion?
The skeletal system is mainly responsible for bone structure. Bone cells will constitute the structure of the bone with osteoblasts facilitating the formation of bones.
What is the last bone to ossify in the human skeleton?
The xyphoid process in the sternum is the last bone to ossify in the human skeleton.
What is the intercellular material of bone?
collagenous fibers and inorganic salts.
What is to convert to bone like substance?
ossify
Turn into bone?
The process of turning into bone is called ossification.
When do the bones of the lower limb ossify completely?
The three parts of the hip bone ossify during the fetal period
What is the function of the organic material in bone?
The organic material in bone, primarily collagen, provides flexibility and tensile strength, allowing bones to bend without breaking. It also helps in the repair and remodeling of bone tissue.
What material makes up the majority of the inorganic component of bone?
calcium
What is the bone matrix?
The matrix of the bone is portion of specialized connective tissue composed of intercellular, is contain an organic and inorganic materials 1- The organic material: collagen ( type I) 2- The inorganic material: calcium phosphate
What is the meaning of ossify?
To form into bone; to change from a soft animal substance into bone, as by the deposition of lime salts., Fig.: To harden; as, to ossify the heart., To become bone; to change from a soft tissue to a hard bony tissue.
Can you give a word for crossword clue 'turn to bone'?
ossify
What is the second bone to ossify in human body?
The first bone is the humerus at 36 weeks in the uterus. The second is the femur at 1 year.
Is a bone inorganic?
Bone is mixture of organic and inorganic componants. You have collagen fibres as organic and calcium salts as inorganic elements.
