GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

OSSIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which bones are formed by intramembranous ossification? Choose all that apply.
A
long bones
B
cranial bones
C
hips
D
clavicle
E
mandible
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The flat bones of the face, most of the cranial bones, and the clavicles (collarbones) are formed via intramembranous ossification.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intramembranous ossification produces the flat bones of the skull, some of the facial bones (zygomatic bone and maxilla), the mandible (lower jaw), and the central part of the clavicle (collarbone).

Detailed explanation-3: -The flat bones of skull, face, mandible, and clavicle are formed by intramembranous ossification. The long bones and bones of the axial skeleton that bear weight are formed from by endochondral ossification.

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