Formation of new cartilage along the surface of pre-existing cartilage is termed
A) Appositional growth
B) Endochondral growth
C) Interstitial growth
D) Intramembranous growth
E) Isogenous growth

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Appositional growth is the formation of new cartilage along the surface of pre-existing cartilage, whereas endochondral growth involves the replacement of cartilage by bone, interstitial growth involves the growth of cartilage from within its own matrix, and intramembranous growth involves the development of bone from fibrous membranes. Isogenous growth refers to the division of chondrocytes within cartilage, but not specifically related to the formation of new cartilage.

Formation of New Cartilage Along the Surface of Pre-Existing Cartilage