In histology, 'Woven Bone' is typically seen in which scenario?
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Correct answer: Early fracture repair and embryonic bone development
Woven bone is characterized by randomly oriented collagen fibers and is produced rapidly. It is a temporary tissue formed during initial ossification or rapid repair, which is later remodeled into organized lamellar bone.
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