Asked by April Valdepenas on Sep 22, 2024
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All of the following bones develop by intramembranous ossification except
A) the parietal bones.
B) the humerus.
C) some parts of the mandible.
D) the frontal bone.
E) some parts of the clavicle.
Intramembranous Ossification
A process of bone development in which bones form directly from mesenchymal tissue without first being cartilage.
Humerus
The long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow, aiding in arm movement.
- Distinguish between the bones developed through intramembranous ossification vs. those developed through endochondral ossification.
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Suwarnima Singh3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The humerus develops by endochondral ossification, which involves the replacement of the cartilage model with bone tissue, unlike intramembranous ossification which involves the direct ossification of mesenchymal cells within a membrane.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the bones developed through intramembranous ossification vs. those developed through endochondral ossification.
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