Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone
Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part.
-The presence of an epiphyseal line indicates
A) epiphyseal growth has ended.
B) epiphyseal growth is just beginning.
C) growth in bone diameter is just beginning.
D) the bone is fractured at that location.
E) The presence of an epiphyseal line does not indicate any particular event.

Question

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone
Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part.
-The presence of an epiphyseal line indicates
A) epiphyseal growth has ended. 
B) epiphyseal growth is just beginning. 
C) growth in bone diameter is just beginning. 
D) the bone is fractured at that location. 
E) The presence of an epiphyseal line does not indicate any particular event.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of an epiphyseal line indicates that epiphyseal growth has ended, meaning the bone has reached its final length.

Figure 6-1 the Structure of a Long Bone