Endochondral Ossification

  1. Endochondral ossification is a bone formation that starts with a ________.
    cartilage
  2. Cartilage development starts at approximately the end of the ________ week of embryonic development.



    C. fourth week
  3. Endochondral ossification of some cartilage starts at approximately the _______ week of embryonic developments.



    B. eight

    This process might not begin in other cartilage until as kate as 18-20 years of age.
  4. What bones of the skeletal system develop through endochondral ossification?
    Bones of the base of the skull, parts of the mandible, the epiphysis of the clavicles and most of the remaining skeletal system develop through endochondral ossification.
  5. What are the steps in endochondral ossification formation?
    • 1. Cartilage model formation
    • 2. Bone collar formation
    • 3. Primary ossification center formation
    • 4. Secondary ossification center formation
    • 5. Adult bone
  6. Hyaline cartilage is produced by the cells called __________.



    C. chondrocyte

    The approximate shape of the future bone.
  7. The step one in endochondral ossification is





    B. cartilage model formation
  8. The step two in endochondral ossification is





    D. bone collar formation
  9. The step three in endochondral ossification is





    D. primary ossification center formation
  10. The step four in endochondral ossification is





    C. secondary ossification center formation
  11. The step five in endochondral ossification is





    D. adult bone
Author
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Endochondral Ossification
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