Which layer of hyaline cartilage allows the diaphysis to grow in length?
A)periosteum
B)distal epiphysis
C)nutrient foramen
D)articular cartilage
E)epiphyseal plate

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The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is a layer of hyaline cartilage located between the epiphysis and diaphysis of long bones. It allows for the lengthening or growth of the diaphysis during development and until the end of puberty.

Which Layer of Hyaline Cartilage Allows the Diaphysis to Grow