Could bones (or bone-like structures) evolve from muscle tissue?

Hypothetically, if an animal such as a cephalopod were to become terrestrial, and walking gradually evolved from crawling, would hardened muscle be likely to evolve as support, with articulation to allow for bending. If so, how would these bones differ from vertebrate bones.

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