Bone, endochondral: Any bone that develops in and replaces cartilage.
The cartilage is partially or entirely destroyed by the process of calcification. The cartilage is then resorbed (reabsorbed), leaving bone in its place. Many bones are formed this way, particularly the long bones of the arms, legs, and ribs.
"Endochondral" means "within cartilage."
Endochondral bone: Any bone that develops in and replaces cartilage. The cartilage is partially or entirely destroyed by the process of calcification.
Most of the true endochondral bone serves merely as a temporary framework which is ultimately resorbed. Mature bone of intramembranous or endochondral origin has ...
en·do·chon·dral bone (n d-k n dr l) n. See cartilage bone. endochondral bone. See cartilaginous bone. endochondral bone, n See bone, endochondral. bone
Look at slide 20 and find region showing two adjacent long bones that are developing. Look for the primary ossification center in the diaphysis and move towards ...
Look at slide 20 and find region showing two adjacent long bones that are developing. Look for the primary ossification center in the diaphysis and move towards ...