Ossification in horses involves the transformation of cartilage into bone, a crucial process for their skeletal development and strength. This process typically begins in utero and continues into early adulthood, with the timing and rate influenced by factors such as breed, nutrition, and exercise. Proper ossification is essential for the horse's overall health and performance, as it affects their ability to bear weight and move efficiently. Any disruptions in this process can lead to skeletal abnormalities and long-term issues.
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Ossification (or osteogenesis) is the generic term for bone formation. There are two basic types: membranous ossification and endochondral ossification.
a ossification center forms in the fibrous tissue
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Endochondral ossification is the type of ossification in bones that are formed in cartilage. This process involves the replacement of cartilage by bone during development and growth.
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The horns of the giraffe are a direct result of ossification. As such, they are not properly referred to as horns, but as ossicones.The process of ossification of the human body begins around the second month of fetal life.
Endochondral Ossification meaning "formed in cartilage.
Process of making cartiledge in endochondral ossification
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