A mature osteoblast that has become embedded in the bone matrix. They occupy a small cavity, called lacuna, in the matrix and are connected to adjacent osteocytes via protoplasmic projections called canaliculi. [ MESH:A11.329.629.500 GOC:tfm ]
术语信息
- BTO:0002038
- CALOHA:TS-1167
- VSAO:0000124
- FMA:66779
A mature osteoblast that has become embedded in the bone matrix. They occupy a small cavity, called lacuna, in the matrix and are connected to adjacent osteocytes via protoplasmic projections called canaliculi.