Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 12 - Section 12.5 - Bone Growth and Homeostasis - Check Your Progress - Page 257: 1

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Bone growth during development occurs through a process known as ossification or osteogenesis. There are two main types of ossification: intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification. These processes are responsible for forming the different types of bones in the human body.
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