University of Texas Medical Branch
 

Cell Biology Graduate Program

CARTILAGE AND BONE CELLS

CHONDROCYTES

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Groups of 1-4 chondrocytes in hyaline cartilage. What are isogenous groups?

 

CHONDROBLASTS

Study the perichondrium, outside cartilage, find  layers of flattened cells that may give rise to chondrocytes as they begin to produce matrix.  These are called chondroblasts.   They are responsible for appositional growth.

 

OSTEOBLASTS and OSTEOCYTES

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OSTEOBLASTS and OSTEOCYTES

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