The crystalline formation of mature bone consists of mainly of which of the following?

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Mature bone consists of cells and a partially mineralized matrix that is 50% inorganic material.It is this inorganic substance in a crystalline formation of mainly calcium hydroxyapatite that gives bone its hardness.Bone matrix is initially formed as osteoid,which later undergoes mineralization.Mature bone contains osteocytes,which are entrapped mature osteoblasts,contain a cell body which is surrounded by mature bone.The cytoplasmic processes of the osteocyte radiate outward in all directions in the bone and are located in tubular canals of matrix,or canaliculi.

The Crystalline Formation of Mature Bone Consists of Mainly of Which