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Bone Formation: Intramembranous & Endochondral by Roan Malicdem is a document available to read on EtoBox.

There are two types of bone formation: intramembranous and endochondral. Intramembranous formation involves mesenchymal cells differentiating directly into osteoblasts to lay down bone tissue, forming flat bones. Endochondral formation involves cartilage models that are later replaced by bone, forming long bones through the development of primary and secondary ossification centers. Bone is remodeled throughout life. Vitamins D and C and hormones like PTH and growth hormone play important roles in bone forma

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Roan Malicdem

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