Bone formation associated with cartilage is called ________ ossification while bone formed in connective tissue membranes is called ________ ossification.
A) endochondral; intramembranous
B) intramembranous; endochondral
C) woven, spongy
D) spongy, woven

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Endochondral ossification involves the replacement of hyaline cartilage with bone, which is typical in the formation of long bones. Intramembranous ossification occurs directly within mesenchymal or fibrous connective tissue, which is how flat bones like those of the skull are formed.

Bone Formation Associated with Cartilage Is Called ________ Ossification While