Define endochondral ossification

A) Endochondral ossification is the formation of hyaline cartilage.
B) Endochondral ossification is the formation of elastic cartilage.
C) Endochondral ossification is the formation of fibrocartilage.
D) Endochondral ossification is the replacement of a cartilage model with bone.
E) Endochondral ossification is bone formation within connective tissue without the prior development of a cartilage model.


Answer: D

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