Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What is the process of transforming cartilage to bone?
A
Endochondral ossification
2
Q
Are diaphysis primary ossification centers?
A
Yes
3
Q
Are epiphyses primary ossification centers?
A
No - they remain cartilage for a long time
4
Q
How are diaphysis separated from epiphyses?
A
Epiphyseal plate/growth plate
5
Q
What does articulation mean?
A
Where bones meet