During endochondral ossification in a fetus,bones initially develop as a cartilage model surrounded by a connective tissue covering called the
A)periosteum.
B)endosteum.
C)perichondrium.
D)perimysium.
E)trabeculae.

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During endochondral ossification, the bones initially form as a cartilage model that is surrounded by a connective tissue layer called the perichondrium. This layer helps to nourish and support the developing cartilage model as it grows and eventually gets replaced by bone tissue.

During Endochondral Ossification in a Fetus,bones Initially Develop as a Cartilage