Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 6 - The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue - Checkpoint - Page 175: 9

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The extracellular matrix is mainly composed of an organic matrix (made of proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, glycoproteins, osteonectin and osteocalcin), collagen fibers (type I and type V), and water. It is also composed of crystalized mineral salts such as calcium phosphate which combines with calcium hydroxide to form hydroxyapatite.
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