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A '''fibrocartilage callus''' is a temporary formation of [[fibroblast]]s and [[chondroblast]]s which forms at the area of a [[bone fracture]] as the [[bone]] attempts to [[healing|heal]] itself. The cells eventually dissipate and become dormant, lying in the resulting [[extracellular matrix]] that is the new bone. | A '''fibrocartilage callus''' is a temporary formation of [[fibroblast]]s and [[chondroblast]]s which forms at the area of a [[bone fracture]] as the [[bone]] attempts to [[healing|heal]] itself. The cells eventually dissipate and become dormant, lying in the resulting [[extracellular matrix]] that is the new bone. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:41, 9 August 2012
A fibrocartilage callus is a temporary formation of fibroblasts and chondroblasts which forms at the area of a bone fracture as the bone attempts to heal itself. The cells eventually dissipate and become dormant, lying in the resulting extracellular matrix that is the new bone.
See also
External links
- Bony+callus at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)