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=Normal bone=
=Normal bone=
==Bone==
==Bone anatomy==
===Anatomy===
*Epiphysis = rounded end of the bone.
*Epiphysis = rounded end of the bone.
*Metaphysis = between epiphysis and diaphysis; contains ''epiphyseal plate'' - site of growth in childhood.
*Metaphysis = between epiphysis and diaphysis; contains ''epiphyseal plate'' - site of growth in childhood.
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*[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:EpiMetaDiaphyse.jpg Bone (WC)].
*[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:EpiMetaDiaphyse.jpg Bone (WC)].


===Matrix===
==Bone Matrix==
Two types (based on arrangement of collagen):
Two types (based on arrangement of collagen):
#Woven.  
#Woven.  
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*[http://www.brown.edu/Courses/Digital_Path/systemic_path/bone/paget.html Woven bone (brown.edu)].
*[http://www.brown.edu/Courses/Digital_Path/systemic_path/bone/paget.html Woven bone (brown.edu)].


===Cells===
==Bone cells==
*Osteocytes.
*Osteocytes.
**Sit in lacunae.
**Sit in lacunae.
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