If an X-ray shows a black area in the region of the epiphyseal plate,
A) the bone is fractured.
B) growth of the bone is complete.
C) marrow is forming in the cancellous bone.
D) the epiphyseal plate has not completely ossified.
E) the cartilage is absent.

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The epiphyseal plate is the area of cartilage between the epiphysis and diaphysis of a developing bone where growth occurs. This area will eventually ossify and become solid bone. If an X-ray shows a black area in the region of the epiphyseal plate, it indicates that the cartilage is still present and has not yet completely ossified. Therefore, the best choice is D, the epiphyseal plate has not completely ossified.

If an X-Ray Shows a Black Area in the Region