Endosteum

Definition

The endosteum is a thin layer of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of all bones. It plays a crucial role in bone growth, repair, and remodeling by housing osteogenic cells.

Related terms

Osteoblasts:

Cells responsible for bone formation and deposition of calcium into the bone matrix.

Osteoclasts:

Large cells that break down bone tissue during growth and healing processes, helping in bone resorption.

Bone Remodeling:

A lifelong process where mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton (resorption) and new bone tissue is formed (ossification)