What structure allows a bone to grow in length?
A) epiphyseal plate
B) periosteal bud
C) trabeculae
D) metaphysis
E) lacunae

Name: What structure allows a bone to grow in length? A) epiphyseal plate B) periosteal bud C) trabeculae D) metaphysis E) lacunae
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The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is the area of growing tissue near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents. It is responsible for the lengthwise growth of bones.

What Structure Allows a Bone to Grow in Length