Which of the following is formed by endochondral ossification? (a) Mandible (b) Clavicle (c)...
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Which of the following is formed by endochondral ossification?
(a) Mandible
(b) Clavicle
(c) Femur
(d) Bones of skull.
Endochondral Ossification Background Information:
Endochondral ossification begins in late gestation and is the process of bone tissue creation through the means of a cartilage precursor. At the beginning of the endochondral ossification process a hyaline cartilage model is formed from chondroblasts which secrete the cartilage matrix. The cartilage model grows by interstitial and appositional growth until a primary ossification center is formed. Blood vessels then invade the cartilage to bring in osteoprogenitor cells to form the secondary ossification center. The epiphyseal growth plate is responsible for maintaining growth and when growth is complete an epiphyseal line is formed.
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View this answerBone formation is classified into 2 types:
- Intramembranous, which is simple and requires no cartilage precursor.
- Endochondral, which requires a...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 3Learn about intramembranous ossification vs. endochondral ossification. Study the process of bone formation and growth, and examine how bones are repaired.