List the bone-healing process in the correct order of occurrence
a. Callus formation; hematoma formation; calcification process; remodeling
b. Calcification process; hematoma formation; callus formation; remodeling
c. Hematoma formation; callus formation; calcification process; remodeling
d. Hematoma formation; calcification process; callus formation; remodeling
ANS: C
Union of bones occurs when a hematoma occurs and then a callus is formed. Calcification happens after the callus occurs, then the bone resumes its preinjury strength, which is enhanced by stress and exercise.
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