-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "A" represents
A) bone tissue of the diaphysis.
B) the zone of calcification.
C) the zone of hypertrophy.
D) the zone of proliferation.
E) the zone of resting cartilage.

Question

-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "A" represents
A) bone tissue of the diaphysis. 
B) the zone of calcification. 
C) the zone of hypertrophy. 
D) the zone of proliferation. 
E) the zone of resting cartilage.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Zone "A" represents the zone of resting cartilage, which is the area closest to the epiphysis and consists of small, inactive chondrocytes.

-This Figure Illustrates Bone Growth in Length at the Epiphyseal