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During endochondral bone formation, the epiphyses remain cartilaginous until the stage of adulthood.

What does endochondral generation mean?

Endochondral generation is a cellular phenomenon where hyaline cartilage can be replaced with bones.

This phenomenon (endochondral formation) is due to the differentiation of specialized mesenchymal cells to chondrocytes.

Endochondral formation of bones includes:

  • mesenchymal cells
  • differential gene expression (chondrocytes)
  • proliferation
  • bone formation

In conclusion, during endochondral bone formation, the epiphyses remain cartilaginous until the stage of adulthood.

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