The process of 'Intramembranous ossification' is responsible for the formation of which bones?
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Correct answer: Flat bones of the skull and the clavicles
Intramembranous ossification occurs when bone develops directly from mesenchymal (embryonic) connective tissue membranes without a cartilage intermediate. This is typical for the flat bones of the cranium and the mandible.
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