During human development, our bones are predominantly made of cartilage in the embryonic and early fetal stages, typically from around 6 weeks after conception until about 18 years of age. Initially, the skeleton is formed from cartilage, which gradually ossifies, or turns into bone, through a process known as endochondral ossification. Most of this transformation occurs during childhood and adolescence, as the body grows and matures. By the end of puberty, most of the cartilage has been replaced by bone, except in certain areas like the joints and growth plates.
Bones are harder than cartilage, which is a firm but flexible connective tissue. Bones are also larger and provide more structural support and protection for the body compared to cartilage. Bones contain bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells, while cartilage does not have this function.
No. Sharks bones are made of cartilage though.
Ossification the the process that occurs when cartilage is replaced by bones!
cartilage protects the bones where they meet.
Cartilage tissue.
It would be false to say membrane bones develop from hyaline cartilage structures. It is cartilage, rather than membrane bones, that comes from hyaline cartilage structures.
Cartilage is what protects the bones where they meet.
All bones start as cartilage and over time they turn to bone.
Cartilage
Sharks do not have bones, they have skeletons made of cartilage.
Babies' bones are mostly cartilage at birth to allow for flexibility and easier passage through the birth canal during delivery. Cartilage is lighter and more pliable than bone, which helps accommodate rapid growth and development in the early stages of life. As children grow, the cartilage gradually ossifies and transforms into bone, providing the strength and structure needed for physical activity. This process is crucial for healthy skeletal development as the child matures.
bones are hard, cartilage are soft and bendable , eg your ear, nose..