METABOLISM OF CALCIUM (WK 8): Osteomalacia: Lack of mineralization of bone (causes soft bones, rickets)
Osteoporosis: Osteoclast activity osteoblast activity (causes porous britlle bones)

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Osteomalacia: Lack of mineralization of bone (causes soft bones, rickets)
Osteoporosis: Osteoclast activity> osteoblast activity (causes porous britlle bones)

Shaun Arwinth · Accepted Answer

What is the main difference between osteomalacia and osteoporosis?

METABOLISM OF CALCIUM (WK 8)

Osteomalacia: Lack of mineralization of bone (causes soft bones, rickets) Osteoporosis: Osteoclast activity> osteoblast activity (causes porous britlle bones)

What is the main difference between osteomalacia and osteoporosis?

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