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Ossification
Ossification
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
02/28/2012

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Term
Intramembranous Ossification
Definition
A method of bone development where bone forms directly within mesenchyme, arranged in sheetlike layers that resemble membranes.
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Endochondral Ossification
Definition
Bone forms within hyaline cartilage that develops from mesenchyme.
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In which bones does Intramembranous Ossification occur?
Definition
Flat bones of the skull,facial bones,mandible(lower jawbone)
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In which bones does Endochondral Ossification occur?
Definition
Most bones of the body are formed this way,mainly long bones.
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