Question

the thin layer of slightly denser spongy bone that separates an adults epiphysis from the diaphysis is called the ____________. multiple choice perios teum metaphysis growth plate epiphyseal line diaphysial line

Explanation:

In adults, the epiphyseal plate (growth plate) ossifies and becomes the epiphyseal line, which is a thin layer of denser spongy bone separating the epiphysis from the diaphysis. The periosteum is the outer - covering of bone. The metaphysis is the region between the epiphysis and diaphysis. There is no such thing as a diaphysial line in this context.

Answer:

D. epiphyseal line