Ossification's the process of bone formation, in which connective tissues, such as cartilage are turned to bone or bone-like tissue. The ossified tissue's invaginated with blood vessels. These blood vessels bring minerals like calcium and deposit it in the ossifying tissue. Bone formation's a dynamic process, with cells called osteoblasts depositing minerals, and osteoclasts removing bone. This process, termed bone remodeling continues throughout life. Types of ossification Endochondral ossific… (More on Ossified)