Endochondreal Ossification Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What does endochrondreal mean?
A
Inside cartilage
2
Q
What is step one of endochondreal ossification?
A
A cartilage model of the bone is formed
3
Q
What is step two of endochondreal ossification?
A
Osteoblasts in the centre begin to turn cartilage to bone
4
Q
What is step three of endochondreal ossification?
A
Secondary areas in the epiphysis turn to bone
5
Q
What is step four of endochondreal ossification?
A
The whole model turns to bone leaving articular cartilage (Hyaline) at the epiphysis
