What bone disorder is best described as inadequate calcification of the extracellular matrix, usually caused by a vitamin D deficiency?
A) rickets
B) osteomalacia
C) all of these choices
D) none of these choices

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Both rickets and osteomalacia are conditions resulting from inadequate calcification of the extracellular matrix, typically due to a deficiency in vitamin D. Rickets affects children, while osteomalacia affects adults.

What Bone Disorder Is Best Described as Inadequate Calcification of the Extracellular