In a mature long bone,the diaphysis is separated from the epiphysis by the
A) articular cartilage
B) epiphyseal line
C) periosteum
D) epiphyseal plate
E) growth cells

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The epiphyseal line is the remnant of the epiphyseal plate which is a layer of hyaline cartilage in children that allows for bone growth. In adults, the epiphyseal plate is replaced by the epiphyseal line, marking the end of bone growth. Thus, in a mature long bone, the diaphysis is separated from the epiphysis by the epiphyseal line.

In a Mature Long Bone,the Diaphysis Is Separated from the Epiphysis