| Term | Definition |
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Osteoclast |
A bone-forming cell. |
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Osteocyte |
A mature bone cell surrounded by bone matrix. |
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Osteoclast |
A large multinucleated cell that breaks down bone. |
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Hematoma |
A localized mass of blood that is confined to an organ or some definable space. |
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Callus |
A mass of tissue that connects the ends of a broken bone. |
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ANatomical Position |
The posistion acquired when one stands erect with the feet facing forward, the upper limbs hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward with the thumbs to the outside. |