Which of the following is a step in intramembranous ossification?
A) Hyaline cartilage model forms.
B) Periosteum forms a collar around the cartilage.
C) Fibrous connective tissue is converted to bone tissue.
D) Osteoblasts deposit bone in areas of cartilage loss.
E) none of the above; all are part of endochondral ossification

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Intramembranous ossification involves the conversion of fibrous connective tissue to bone tissue through the deposition of osteoid by osteoblasts. Hyaline cartilage, periosteum, and cartilage loss are not involved in this process, which is distinct from endochondral ossification.

Which of the Following Is a Step in Intramembranous Ossification