Osteogenic cell

Definition

Osteogenic cells are stem cells found in the periosteum and endosteum of bones that have the capacity to differentiate into osteoblasts, which are responsible for forming new bone tissue. These cells are essential for the growth, repair, and remodeling of bone.

Related terms

Osteoblast:

Cells derived from osteogenic cells that produce new bone matrix and are involved in the mineralization process.

Periosteum:

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints, where osteogenic cells are found.

Endosteum:

A thin vascular membrane of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of the bony tissue that forms the medullary cavity of long bones, another location housing osteogenic cells