During development, some bones arise from thick connective tissue membranes in a process known as ______ bone formation, and other bones arise from a hyaline cartilage model in a process known as ______ bone formation.
A) endochondral; intramembranous
B) intramembranous; endochondral

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Intramembranous bone formation occurs when bones develop directly from connective tissue membranes, while endochondral bone formation involves the replacement of a hyaline cartilage model with bone.

During Development, Some Bones Arise from Thick Connective Tissue Membranes