The cartilage that is located at the end of long bones that closes when growth ceases is called the ________ plate.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is the area of growing tissue near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents. Each long bone has at least two growth plates: one at each end. The growth plates determine the future length and shape of the mature bone. When growth is complete—sometime during adolescence—these plates close and are replaced by solid bone.

The Cartilage That Is Located at the End of Long