Bone cells that are embedded in the bone matrix. They are involved in detection of strain on bone and thought to be involved in signal transmission for bone formation. They are derived from osteoblasts.
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(2012). Osteocytes. In: Mooren, F.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Exercise Medicine in Health and Disease. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29807-6_2797
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