Tag Archives | Bone in Vertebrates

In a vertebrate embryo the endoskeleton is at first, cartilaginous, which is replaced by bone in most adult vertebrates. In cyclostomes and elasmobranchs, the skeleton does not pass beyond the cartilage stage. In higher vertebrates the endoskeleton is largely bony. Types of Bones: Bone exists in cancellous and compact form. (i) Spongy or cancellous or endochondral bone consists of small [...]