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In endochondral (intracartilaginous) ossification, where are the centers of ossification located

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Diaphysis and two epiphyses

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What are the two possible methods of osteogenesis

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Intramembranous (flat bones) and endochondral (intracartilaginous) (long bones )

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Lengthening of long bones occurs in what area

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Outer growth plate (epiphyseal side of the plate)

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What are two different types of growth plates? Give example

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Traction (olecranon, calcaneus); Compression (most of the rest)