Which of the following is not a step in endochondral bone formation?

A. Hyaline cartilage develops into the shape of the future bone.
B. Hyaline cartilage changes to adipose tissue.
C. Osteoblasts deposit osseous tissue in place of disintegrating cartilage.
D. Periosteum forms from connective tissue outside the developing bone.


Answer: B

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