Skeletal System - Ossification & Growth
6 important questions on Skeletal System - Ossification & Growth
At what age do epiphyseal plates close in most individuals?
Around 18–25 years
What is appositional growth?
What hormone is critical for bone growth during childhood?
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Which hormones are important for bone maintenance in adults?
Q: What are the steps of intramembranous ossification?
What are the steps of endochondral ossification?
- Cartilage model develops
- Calcification & cavitation
- Primary ossification center forms (diaphysis)
- Secondary ossification centers form (epiphyses)
- Growth plates remain until adulthood
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