What are the two kinds of bone cells?

Osteoblasts:

- These are cells responsible for building new bone tissue.

- They are found on the surface of the bone and secrete proteins, such as collagen, that form the matrix of the new bone.

- They also play a role in mineralisation of the bone by depositing calcium and phosphorus.

Osteocytes:

- Osteocytes are mature bone cells that are found within the bone matrix.

- They maintain the bone tissue and help regulate the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and the bone.

- They also respond to mechanical stress and can trigger the formation of new bone or the breakdown of old bone.