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Created page with "== Introduction == Osteocytes are mature bone cells that originate from osteoblasts, which become embedded in the mineralized matrix of bone tissue. These cells play a crucial role in the maintenance, repair, and metabolism of bones. Osteocytes are the most abundant cells in bone tissue, comprising about 90-95% of all bone cells. They reside in small cavities called lacunae and extend their long cytoplasmic processes through tiny channels known as canaliculi, forming an..."
