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What forms the pelvic girdle?
The fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis
What type of bone is the femur?
Long bone
What is the function of osteoclasts?
To break down bone
What is the name of the bone that forms part of the kneecap?
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How many phalanges does the big toe have?
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What is the name of the cells that develop into osteoblasts?
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What is the process of bone formation by osteoblasts called?
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What type of ossification forms bone from a preexisting cartilage model?
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What is the term for the uncalcified extracellular matrix secreted by osteoblasts?
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What is the term for the cells that are trapped within the calcified matrix and become mature bone cells?
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What is the purpose of osteoclasts in bone formation?
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Which bones are formed through intramembranous ossification?
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