Chapter 26
Current Concepts in Bone Biology
James H. Gosman,
Samuel D. Stout,
James H. Gosman
Adjunct Professor member
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSamuel D. Stout
Professor Fellow
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorJames H. Gosman,
Samuel D. Stout,
James H. Gosman
Adjunct Professor member
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSamuel D. Stout
Professor Fellow
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Clark Spencer Larsen,
Clark Spencer Larsen
Distinguished Professor Chair Fellow Chair-Elect vice president
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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Mechanobiology
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Cellular Actors
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(RE-)Modeling
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Developments in Bone Remodeling Theory
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Ontogenic Patterns and Mechanical Loading
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Bone Gain/Loss
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Conclusions
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References
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