Timeline of bone formation by Donovin Watkins

Step 1

dwatkins46 — 2025-01-27 16:09:53 UTC

Bone cartilage model is made - Cartilage fills the area in which bones will later be formed.

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Bone begins to form in mid-diaphysis area and forms the bone collar - The collar is an early form of protection for the bone while it forms.

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Ossification center is made - The bone begins to take its hardest form right in the center of the bone.

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Cartilage degenerates in the epiphyses - the new bone breaks down the old cartilage making the bone stronger.

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Ossification continues, forms secondary center on bone ends - the Bone starts to form in the center of the ends of the bone.

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Bone continues to replace cartilage from both direction - The bone is constantly making repairs and keeping your bones strong.