Bone elongates by chondrocytes producing cartilage at the epiphyseal plate, followed by osteoblasts depositing new bone to replace the cartilage.

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Bone elongation occurs at the epiphyseal plate (growth plate) where chondrocytes produce new cartilage. This cartilage is then replaced by bone through the action of osteoblasts, contributing to the lengthening of the bone.

Bone Elongates by Chondrocytes Producing Cartilage at the Epiphyseal Plate