osteology

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That's in part because on Earth, the force of gravity constantly acts on the skeleton, which stimulates bone-building cells called osteoblasts that maintain our bone density.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2025

Although, bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts is crucial for maintaining skeletal health, PTH-induced osteoclast differentiation can decrease treatment efficacy in patients with osteoporosis.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2024

The researchers subsequently demonstrated that the reduction in osteoclast activity is the result of a soluble substance released locally in bone tissues by osteoblasts 'activated' by PEPITEM.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

They then differentiate into osteoblasts at the ossification center.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The chief part in the regeneration of bone is played by the osteoblasts in the adjacent marrow and in the deeper layer of the periosteum.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis