The cartilage cells at the epiphyseal side are continuing to grow and divide mitotiacally and the diaphyseal side are aging and dying and the osteoblast move in to form bone. So they are growing on the ends side and in the middle side of the Epiphyseal line they are dying and form bone.
Epiphyseal closure refers to the process in which the growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, in long bones fuse, marking the end of longitudinal bone growth. This usually occurs after puberty when hormonal changes lead to the ossification of these cartilage areas. Once closure happens, bones can no longer grow in length, signifying that an individual has reached their final adult height. The timing of epiphyseal closure varies by individual and is influenced by factors such as genetics and sex.
The appearance of the growth plate closure, also known as the epiphyseal line, signals the end of bone growth in long bones. This happens when the cartilage in the growth plate is replaced by bone, indicating that growth has ceased in that particular bone.
When the epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone, then growth at that bone stops.
When you stop growing, typically in late adolescence or early adulthood, your growth plates, also known as epiphyseal plates, harden and close. This process, called epiphyseal closure, occurs as cartilage in the growth plates is gradually replaced by bone. Once the growth plates close, they no longer contribute to increases in height, and an individual reaches their final adult stature.
The epiphyseal plates are also known as the growth plates. When these are thick, especially due to injury, they can eventually cause a deformity in the child's growth and development.
as you grew, most of your cartilage was replaced by bone.
Damaged cartilage can float freely around in the bursa without causing problems. It can also get trapped in the joint, causing the joint to lock up. Arthroscopic surgery is the least invasive way to remove damaged cartilage.
Diaphyseal face, is the opposite of the Epiphyseal face and it is when the bones stops growing, cells starts to mature and degenerate.
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Meschyme (embryonic connective tissue) develops into a body of hyaline cartilage, covered with fibrous perichondrium, in the location of a future bone. For time, the perichondrium produces chondrocytes and the cartilage model growth in thickness.
If the epiphyseal plate is damaged, it can lead to uneven limb length and abnormal bone growth. This can result in deformities and impaired function in the affected limb. Early identification and treatment are important to minimize the impact on bone growth.