After a fracture occurs, a(n)________ forms as a network of spongy bone unites the inner edges.
A) external callus
B) blood clot
C) spicule
D) internal callus
E) fracture hematoma

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An internal callus forms as spongy bone grows and unites the inner edges of a fracture, while an external callus can also form as a collar of cartilage and bone surrounds the outer edges. A blood clot, fracture hematoma, and spicule may also be involved in the initial stages of bone healing but do not specifically form a network of spongy bone.

After a Fracture Occurs, A(n)________ Forms as a Network of Spongy