Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
membrane-bone
Noun
/ˈmɛmˌbren boʊn/
Definition
A type of bone that develops from a fibrous membrane, as opposed to cartilage.
Examples
- The skull consists primarily of membrane-bone, which protects the brain.
- Membrane-bones provide structural integrity during the early stages of development.
- Many flat bones in the body are formed from membrane-bone processes.
Meaning
Membrane-bone refers to the bones that form directly from connective tissue without first becoming cartilage.
Synonyms
- Intramembranous bone
- Flat bone
- Fibrous bone
