Bone Matrix (also known as Bone Matrices, Matrices, Bone): Extracellular substance of bone tissue consisting of COLLAGEN fibers, ground substance, and inorganic crystalline minerals and salts.

NIH MeSH · D001857Anatomy

Bone Matrix

Also known asBone Matrices · Matrices, Bone · Matrix, Bone

Definition

Extracellular substance of bone tissue consisting of COLLAGEN fibers, ground substance, and inorganic crystalline minerals and salts.

MeSH classification

  • A10.165.265.166

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Common questions about Bone Matrix

What does Bone Matrix mean in medicine?
Extracellular substance of bone tissue consisting of COLLAGEN fibers, ground substance, and inorganic crystalline minerals and salts. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bone Matrix known by any other names?
Yes. Bone Matrix is also referred to as Bone Matrices, Matrices, Bone, Matrix, Bone in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Bone Matrix sit in the medical classification?
Bone Matrix falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A10.165.265.166). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001857) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗