Osteoclast Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Osteoclast and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Which of the following cell types would be considered a rare finding in a direct bone marrow smear? | View Page |
| Other Large Cells It is also important to scan the slide for the presence of other large cells which are not usually seen in normal marrow. An osteoclast is an example of this type of cell. Osteoclasts are large multiinucleated cells (up to 100 microns) which may be confused with megakaryocytes. One striking difference is that an osteoclast has multiple nuclei which are separate from each other. The multiple nuclei in the megakaryocyte are joined together. The cytoplasm, although somewhat finer in texture, could be mistaken for platelets. | View Page |
| Please identify the cell in this image. | View Page |
| Please identify the cells present in this image? | View Page |
| Osteoclasts Another example of osteoclasts. These cells are responsible for absorbing and demineralizing bone. | View Page |
| Please identify the cell in this image? | View Page |