Ossification review

Front

What is ossification that occurs within cartilage?

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Endochondral ossification

Front

Where is the primary ossification center located in a long bone?

Back

Diaphysis

Front

Where is the secondary ossification center located in a long bone?

Back

Epiphyses

Front

During endochondral ossification, mesenchyme cells become what type of cells?

Back

Chondroblasts

Front

Which type of ossification produces the articular cartilage and the epiphyseal plates?

Back

Endochondral ossification

Front

What is the process of bone formation called?

Back

Ossification

Front

What are the two main types of ossification?

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Intramembranous and endochondral ossification

Front

What is the role of osteoblasts in ossification?

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Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.

Front

What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

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Osteocytes maintain bone tissue.

Front

What is the periosteum?

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A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.