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Bones

Question 8 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

Where are you likely to find cartilage? Select all that apply.

Answer
A
in the skeleton of a fetus
B
in the center of a mature bone
C
covering the ends of long bones
D
in between the bones of the spine

Explanation

Cartilage forms much of the fetal skeleton before it is replaced by bone. In adults, it covers the ends of long bones at joints and is found in the discs between the bones of the spine. The center of a mature bone usually contains marrow, not cartilage.

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