Table 2 The effects of Cosmos caudatus and calcium on cellular histomorphometry parameters in ovariectomized rats
Cellular parameters | Sham | OVX | Ca | CC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Osteoblast surface (%) | 30.92 ± 8.78 | 8.75 ± 5.15* | 55.32 ± 10.2# | 70.4 ± 7.78# |
Osteoclast surface (%) | 52.43 ± 12.59 | 65.56 ± 13.04 | 62.96 ± 6.68 | 36.12 ± 1.11 |
Eroded surface (%) | 12.32 ± 6.00 | 38.89 ± 14.70 | 36.53 ± 9.15 | 22.62 ± 4.66 |
Osteoid volume (%) | 13.13 ± 1.92 | 4.54 ± 2.46* | 8.66 ± 1.07 | 18.27 ± 0.53#@ |
Osteoid surface (%) | 72.95 ± 2.66 | 51.29 ± 3.43 | 63.08 ± 5.62 | 71.85 ± 7.09 |