On the model of alimentary osteodystrophia, which was carried out by way of keeping rats on dietary intake deficient in the content of calcium, phosphorus and protein, there were separated femoral, tibia, humeral bones, and also lower jaw and alveolar bone, thickness of the diaphysis wall and of compact layer in the diaphysis wall, the activity of alkaline and acid phosphatase and general proteolytic activity of cathepsins and elastase was studied with the help of biochemical methods.
