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intramembranous bone

Term ID
UBERON:0002514
Synonyms
  • intramembranous bones
  • membrane bone
Definition
Bone tissue forms directly within mesenchyme, and does not replace other tissues[TAO]. Intramembranous ossification is the formation of bone in which osteoblasts secrete a collagen-proteoglycan matrix that binds calcium salts and becomes calcified[GO]. Intramembranous ossification is the way flat bones and the shell of a turtle are formed[GO]. Unlike endochondral ossification, cartilage is not present during intramembranous ossification[WP]. (2)
References
  • EMAPA:36615
  • Intramembranous:ossification
  • TAO:0001644
  • ZFA:0001635
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