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A skeleton forms through a process called ossification, where cartilage is gradually replaced by bone. This process begins during fetal development and continues into early adulthood as bones grow and mature. In the initial stages, a cartilaginous model of the skeleton is created, which is then transformed into bone tissue through the action of specialized cells called osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Hormonal factors and mechanical stresses also play a crucial role in regulating bone growth and density.

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