Ossification zone

What will be an ideal response?


Chondrocyte deterioration leaves long spicules of calcified cartilage at epiphysis-diaphysis junction. Spicules are then eroded by osteoclasts and are covered with new bone by osteoblasts. Ultimately replaced with spongy bone.

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a. A. b. B. c. C. d. D. e. E.

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