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Question
which part of a long bone contains the growth plate?
metaphysis
epiphysis
diaphysis
medullary cavity
Brief Explanations
The growth plate, also known as the epiphyseal plate, is located in the metaphysis of a long bone. It is a layer of hyaline cartilage where bone growth occurs during childhood and adolescence. The epiphysis is the end - part of the long bone, the diaphysis is the shaft, and the medullary cavity is the central cavity of the bone that contains bone marrow.
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Metaphysis