| What is Osteoporosis? it is often referred to as | | | | replacing, removing old bone by dissolving it and |
| thinning bones, the word Osteoporosis actually | | | | leaving small cavities or pores where there once was |
| translated means "Porous Bones" and it is referring to | | | | bone. Osteoblasts are the cells that form new bone |
| the deterioration in bone quality and density, leading | | | | cells in the cavities left by the dissolving tissue. These |
| to fragility and weakness, with a increase in the risk | | | | continuous processes of bone desorption and new |
| of bone fracture. The most common sites for | | | | bone formation is how bones are kept strong in the |
| fracture to occur are the hip, wrist, pelvis, spine and | | | | healthy body. Bone strength is the result of the |
| arms. | | | | balance of these two processes. Osteoporosis |
| There are two kinds of bone cells that one should | | | | happens when more bone tissue is being dissolved |
| understand. Osteoclasts are the cells that travel | | | | than is being rebuilt. |
| through bone tissue, finding bone tissue that needs | | | | |