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XB-ANAT-4181

Anatomy Term: osteocyte
XAO ID: 0006040
Synonyms:
Definition: "A mature osteoblast that has become embedded in the bone matrix. These cells occupy a small cavity, called lacuna, in the matrix and are connected to adjacent osteocytes via protoplasmic projections called canaliculi."
Stage Range: NF stage 45 to death
Marker Genes:
Antibody:
Develops From:
Anatomy Item Stage Range
osteoblast NF stage 45 to death
Develops Into:
 
Parent(s): osteoblast

 

Parent(s): cell (is_a) bone tissue (part_of)

 


References: Ontology Lookup Service , XB ANATOMY ONTOLOGY