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List of ContributorsPreface to Second EditionPreface to First EditionContents of Other VolumesChapter 1. General Histology of Bone I. Introduction II. Tissues Related to Bone III. Elementary Constituents of Bone IV. The Osteocytes V. Elementary Types of Bone VI. Higher Organization of Bone VII. Lamellation VIII. "Membrane" and "Cartilage" Bone and Bones IX. Evolution of Bone and Cartilage ReferencesChapter 2. The Osteoblast I. Introduction II. General Morphology III. Cytochemistry IV. The Functional Significance of Osteoblasts V. Origin of Osteoblasts ReferencesChapter 3. The Osteoclast I. Introduction II. Appearance III. Function IV. Mode of Action V. The Osteoclast and Parathyroid Hormone VI. Origin, Life-span, and Fate ReferencesChapter 4. Skeletal Tissue in Culture I. Introduction II. Historical Aspects III. Techniques for the Growth of Skeletal Elements in Vitro IV. Metabolism of Skeletal Tissue in Vitro V. Physiological and Pathological Effects of Vitamins and Hormones on Skeletal Tissue in Vitro VI. Effects of Miscellaneous Substances on Skeletal Tissue in Vitro VII. Conclusions and Outlook ReferencesChapter 5. The Organic Matrix of Bone I. Introduction II. The Chemical Composition of Bone III. The Chemistry of Bone Collagen IV. The Glycosaminoglycans (Acid Mucopolysaccharides) of Bone V. The Glycoproteins of Bone VI. The Lipids of Bone VII. The Peptides of Bone VIII. Molecular Interactions and Function ReferencesChapter 6. The Ultrastructure of Bone I. Introduction II. The Organic Matrix of Bone III. The Bone Mineral IV. The Relationship between Mineral and Matrix V. The Bone Cells ReferencesChapter 7. Aspects of the Molecular Structure of Bone I. Introduction II. The Inorganic Phase of Bone III. Macromolecular Organization of Apatite and Collagen IV. Concluding Remarks ReferencesChapter 8. Scanning Electron Microscope Studies of Bone I. Introduction II. The Scanning Electron Microscope III. Preparation of Bone Specimen for the Scanning Electron Microscope IV. Adult Bone V. Fetal Bone VI. Endochondral Ossification VII. Characteristics of Fractured Surfaces VIII. Discussion ReferencesChapter 9. Bone as a Mechanical Engineering Problem I. Introduction II. Shape and Size III. Growth of the Skull IV. Cancellous Bone V. Bone Strength VI. Microstrength of Bone VII. Hormonal Effects VIII. Nervous Influences on Bone IX. Strength of Healing Fractures ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index