Bone tissue

Bone tissue

1. Tissue that gives strength and structure to bones. The bone is made up of compact tissue (hard outer layer) and spongy or trabecular tissue (spongy inner layer containing red marrow

   • They provide the internal support of the body. They serve for the insertion of muscles and tendons. They protect vital organs. They contain red bone marrow or blood cell-forming hematopoietic tissue.
     • Bone tissue is a specialized tissue of connective tissue, the main constituent of bones in vertebrates. It is composed of calcified cells and extracellular components that form the bone matrix. It is characterized by its rigidity and its great resistance to traction, compression and injuries
       • El tejido óseo es una variedad de tejido conectivo especializado, en el cual la matriz extracelular está mineralizada, lo que le confiere la dureza y resistencia característica de este tejido. La matriz ósea contiene colágeno tipo I, colágeno tipo V, glucosaminoglucanos, glucoproteínas y sialoproteínas