Ossification review

Ossification: formation of ​ ​ (a)   as cells form groups/clusters called ​ (b)   .

• bone tissue
• ossification centers
• cartilage
• yellow marrow
• epiphyseal plates
• blood vessels
• osteocytes

ossification that occurs within a membrane

ossification that occurs within cartilage

During intramembranous ossification, mesenchyme cells become _____.

• osteocytes

• chondroblasts

• osteoblasts

• fibroblasts

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which bones are formed by intramembranous ossification? Choose all that apply.

• long bones

• cranial bones

• hips

• clavicle

• mandible

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

• intramembranous

• endochondral

During endochondral ossification, mesenchyme cells become _____.

• osteocytes

• chondroblasts

• osteoblasts

• fibroblasts

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which part of the long bone is the site for the primary ossification center?

• articular cartilage

• periosteum

• epiphyses

• diaphysis

• epiphyseal plate

Which part of the long bone is the site for the secondary ossification center?

• articular cartilage

• periosteum

• epiphyses

• diaphysis

• epiphyseal plate

During endochondral ossification, which type of bone tissue forms first?

• compact BT

• spongy BT