The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________.
A) concentric growth
B) epiphyseal plate closure
C) appositional growth
D) closing of the epiphyseal plate

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Appositional growth is the process where bones increase in thickness by adding layers of bone tissue to the outer surface of the bone. This growth typically occurs in response to stress and mechanical forces placed on the bone. Concentric growth refers to the growth of cartilage within the epiphyseal plate, and closing of the epiphyseal plate refers to the cessation of bone growth in length as the plate hardens into bone.

The Process of Bones Increasing in Thickness Is Known as ________