Question

Bone matrix is rich in?

Answer 1

Bone Matrix:

1. Bone matrix is the intercellular substance of bone tissue consisting of collagen fibers, ground substance, and inorganic bone salts.

Composition:

1. 33% of adult bone mass contains organic i.e. collagen and ground substance.
2. About 67% of adult bone mass is inorganic i.e. hydroxyapatite.
3. Bone also contains small amounts of magnesium, sodium, and bicarbonate.
4. The hard matrix is in the form of concentric layers of lamellae formed around a central Haversian canal.