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

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The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is made of cartilage and is located at the end of long bones. It allows for bone growth during childhood and adolescence, and typically closes when bone growth ceases in early adulthood. Cortical and trabecular are types of bone tissue, and ostoid is not a known term in anatomy.

The Cartilage Located at the End of Long Bones That