Bone formation - Endocondral ossification Flashcards
1
Q
What is ossification ?
A
Development of bone
2
Q
What are the two types of ossification ?
A
- Intramembranous
- Endocondral
3
Q
What bones are formed from endochondral ossification?
A
Formation of short and long bones.
4
Q
When does endochondral ossification begin?
A
Begins at 8th week of development
5
Q
What happens in Endochondral Ossification?
A
- Hyaline cartilage is subsequently replaced by bone
- Bone growth occurs through interstitial growth (in length) and appositional growth (in width).
- Bones formed are known as cartilage bones
Formation of short and long bones.
6
Q
What are the cells within the cartridge?
A
Chondrocytes
7
Q
Explain the process of endochondral ossification ?
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8
Q
Where does bone develop from in endochondral ossification?
A
Hyaline cartilage
