In the Developing Embryo, What Precedes the Formation of a Long

Question

In the developing embryo, what precedes the formation of a long bone?
A) cartilage
B) collagen
C) periosteum
D) osteons
E) Haversian (central) canals

Accepted Answer

In the developing embryo, long bones initially form as cartilage models, which are later replaced by bone tissue through the process of endochondral ossification.