Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone
Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part.
-The presence of ________ strongly indicates that the long bone is still growing.
A) an epiphyseal plate
B) an articular cartilage
C) an epiphyseal line
D) an epiphysis
E) trabeculae

Question

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone
Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part.
-The presence of ________ strongly indicates that the long bone is still growing.
A) an epiphyseal plate 
B) an articular cartilage 
C) an epiphyseal line 
D) an epiphysis 
E) trabeculae

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that the long bone is still growing. Once growth is complete, the epiphyseal plate is replaced by a bony structure called the epiphyseal line. Therefore, options B, C, D, and E do not indicate growth.

Figure 6-1 the Structure of a Long Bone