Primary ossification center

Definition

The primary ossification center is the region in a developing bone where bone formation first begins during prenatal development. It is usually located in the central part of the future bone, where cartilage cells begin to transform into bone cells.

Related terms

Osteoblasts:

Cells responsible for new bone formation.

Endochondral Ossification:

A process where bone tissue is created from cartilage, starting at primary ossification centers and expanding outward.

Chondrocytes:

Cartilage cells that play a key role in bone development by providing a template for ossification