Question

smartart video: endochondral ossification
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a hard ossified bone in an adult actually begins within the embryo as a miniature version composed of

fibrocartilage
dense irregular connective tissue
dense regular connective tissue
hyaline cartilage
elastic cartilage

Explanation:

In endochondral ossification, the embryonic precursor of adult hard - ossified bone is hyaline cartilage. Hyaline cartilage provides a template for bone formation. Fibrocartilage is more involved in areas like intervertebral discs. Dense irregular connective tissue is found in areas like the dermis for strength in multiple directions. Dense regular connective tissue is in tendons and ligaments. Elastic cartilage is in structures like the ear for elasticity.

Answer:

D. hyaline cartilage