Bone growth in which the bone increases in diameter is called
A)interstitial growth.
B)epiphyseal growth.
C)appositional growth.
D)endosteal growth.
E)cancellous bone growth.

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Appositional growth refers to the growth of bone in diameter, where new bone tissue is deposited on the surface of pre-existing bone tissue. Interstitial growth refers to the growth of bone in length, which occurs at the epiphyseal plate. Endosteal growth refers to growth from the inner surface of the bone. Epiphyseal growth is not a specific type of bone growth. Cancellous bone growth refers to the growth of spongy bone tissue within the bone.

Bone Growth in Which the Bone Increases in Diameter Is