Bone Development

Question 1

Where does bone development start?

Answer 1

in utero and the “skeleton” is composed of fibrous CT and hyaline cartilage

Question 2

What is the second step of bone development?

Answer 2

Fibrous CT and hyaline cartilage serve as template and foundation for ossification

Question 3

What is the third step of bone development?

Answer 3

Ossification starts 6-7 weeks after gestation and continues throughout adulthood