Regarding Long Bone Formation, Bone Development Proceeds from the ________

Question

Regarding long bone formation, bone development proceeds from the ________ in the shaft.
A) trabecula
B) spicule
C) Haversian system
D) primary ossification center
E) secondary ossification center

Accepted Answer

Long bone formation starts with the development of the primary ossification center in the shaft (diaphysis) of the bone. This is where the bone tissue first begins to form and spread outward toward both ends (epiphyses) of the bone.