6 Questions
What is the function of the epiphyseal plate in long bone growth?
It allows bone growth up to adult length/full maturation
Which process leads to the formation of the bone collar?
Intramembranous ossification within the periosteum
What is the role of the primary ossification centre (diaphysis) during bone development?
It results in the replacement of cartilage by bone in the middle of the shaft
What is the purpose of the secondary ossification centre (epiphysis)?
It results in bone development at the ends of the shaft separate from the main shaft
What is the metaphysis?
The most recently formed bone at the end of the diaphysis
How does diametric growth of the bone occur?
Through the periosteum producing concentric layers of bone and reabsorption in the medullary canal
Learn about the process of intracartilaginous ossification in long bones during the embryonic stage of growth. Understand how hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone through the activity of osteoblasts.
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