It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the
A) diaphysis.
B) medullary cavity.
C) epiphyseal plate.
D) articular cartilage.

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The epiphyseal plate is responsible for the growth of long bones in children. By examining a radiograph of the epiphyseal plate, one can determine if the bone is actively growing or if growth has stopped. The diaphysis, medullary cavity, and articular cartilage do not provide information about bone growth.

It Is Possible to Determine If a Child's Long Bone