Which of the following bones are formed by intramembranous ossification?
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Correct answer: Flat bones of the skull and mandible
Intramembranous ossification occurs directly within mesenchymal (connective tissue) membranes without a cartilage precursor. This process is responsible for forming the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones, as well as the maxilla and mandible.
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