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Wolff law Wolff lawevery change in the form and the function of a bone, or in its function alone, is followed by certain definite changes in its internal architecture and secondary alterations in its external conformation; these changes usually represent responses to alterations in weight-bearing stresses.Wolff law (vōlf law) 1. Every change in the form and the function of a bone is followed by changes in the bone's internal architecture and secondary alterations in its external conformation; these changes usually represent responses to alterations in weight-bearing stresses. 2. Bone forms in areas of stress and is resorbed in areas of nonstress. Wolff, Julius, German anatomist, 1836-1902. Wolff law - changes in bone function are followed by changes in internal architecture.Wolff vasogenic theoryWolff law (vōlf law) 1. Every change in the form and the function of a bone is followed by changes in the bone's internal architecture and secondary alterations in its external conformation; these changes usually represent responses to alterations in weight-bearing stresses. 2. Bone forms in areas of stress and is resorbed in areas of nonstress. |