Osteocyte

Mature bone cells embedded within the bone matrix, playing a crucial role in maintaining bone tissue, sensing mechanical stress, and regulating bone remodeling.

Key Functions:

• Maintains the bone matrix.
• Senses mechanical stress on bone.
• Communicates with other bone cells to regulate bone remodeling.
• Resides in lacunae within the bone.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Osteoblast (develops from)
• Bone (located in)
• Bone Matrix (maintains)
• Musculoskeletal System (component of)