Bone Development 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Ossification of long bones continues until only a thin strip of cartilage remains at _
A
Either end
2
Q
This cartilage (epiphyseal plate) is the site of secondary bone growth up until _
A
Late adolescence
3
Q
Sequence of formation of ossification centers follows a prescribed pattern, allowing experts to age skeletons by the extent of _
A
Ossification
4
Q
Once bone has reached full length, growth plate, shaft, epiphyses fuse to form _
A
Continuous bone
5
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