Fig 6. 93W3279 White Fibro-cartilage, H&E.
The vertebrae are formed by endochondral ossification. The
dynamic process of endochondral ossification is summarized in
this micrograph of the epiphyseal growth plate.
Zone of reserve cartilage (RC): resting hyaline cartilage.
Zone of proliferation (P): the cartilage cells undergo division
and appear as distinct columns.
Zone of hypertrophy (H): the chondrocytes become greatly
enlarged and vacuolated.
Zone of calcified cartilage (C): the enlarged cells begin to
degenerate and the matrix becomes calcified.
Zone of resorption (R): blood vessels and connective tissue
invade and the osteogenic cells differentiate into
osteoblasts which produce osteoid.
You don't have to focus on the terminology of zones of endochondral
ossification. Just take notice of the dynamic process events during
ossification.