Image (IMAGE) Higher Education Press Caption SSCs are heterogeneous in nature, contributing to the development of long bones, craniofacial structures, and the spine. These SSCs have important functions in a variety of physiological and pathological processes, which are determined by their precise anatomical locations. Credit Guixin Yuan, Xixi Lin, Ying Liu, Matthew B Greenblatt, Ren Xu Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.