A mature bone, also known as secondary or lamellar bone, is the type of bone that replaces immature bone after development.
Understanding Bone Development and Types
Bone is a specialized connective tissue consisting of a calcified extracellular matrix called the bone matrix, and three major cell types:
- Osteoblasts: Bone-forming cells.
- Osteocytes: Mature bone cells embedded in the bone matrix.
- Osteoclasts: Bone-resorbing cells.
The initial bone formed during development is referred to as primary or woven bone (immature bone). According to the provided reference, this immature bone is later remodeled and replaced by secondary or lamellar bone, which is the mature bone. Therefore, the ultimate form of bone is mature bone.
