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Epiphyseal cartilage, also known as articular cartilage or growth plate cartilage, is a type of hyaline cartilage found at the ends of long bones, specifically in the epiphyses. It plays a crucial role in bone growth and development during childhood and adolescence by facilitating the lengthening of bones at the growth plates. This cartilage gradually ossifies as a person matures, which eventually leads to the cessation of bone growth. Additionally, it provides a smooth surface for joint movement, reducing friction between bones.
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What is the epiphyseal plates composed of?
The epiphyseal plate is composed of cartilage. As the child grows, the cartilage hardens into bone. The epiphyseal plate is located at the ends of the long skeletal bones.
What is composed of cartilage cells within an extensive and relatively rigid matrix?
epiphyseal plate
Where does cartilage remain in a long bone after ossification has occurred?
After ossification, cartilage remains in the articular cartilage at the ends of long bones. This cartilage provides a smooth surface for joint movement and helps reduce friction and absorb shock. Additionally, small amounts of cartilage can also be found in the growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, which are responsible for bone growth during childhood and adolescence.
When cartilage is produced at the epiphyseal plate at the same rate as a bone is deposited on the opposite sides bones?
When cartilage is produced at the same rate as bone deposition, the epiphyseal plate maintains a balance between bone growth and cartilage replacement, allowing bones to increase in length. This process is crucial for normal bone development and growth during childhood and adolescence. Any disruption in this balance can result in growth abnormalities.
The cartilage that is located at the end of long bones that closes when growth ceases is called the plate?
The cartilage at the end of long bones that closes when growth stops is known as the growth plate or epiphyseal plate. It is responsible for longitudinal bone growth during childhood and adolescence by ossifying to form solid bone.
What is epiphyseal plates composed of?
The epiphyseal plate is composed of cartilage. As the child grows, the cartilage hardens into bone. The epiphyseal plate is located at the ends of the long skeletal bones.
What is the epiphyseal plates composed of?
The epiphyseal plate is composed of cartilage. As the child grows, the cartilage hardens into bone. The epiphyseal plate is located at the ends of the long skeletal bones.
How is bone marrow articular cartilage the epiphyseal line and epiphyseal plate related?
The epiphyseal plate is a section of hyaline cartilage that seperates the epiphysis from the diaphysis in long bones. The growth and ossification of the epiphyseal plate is responsible for the bone growing longer. Articulate cartilage is similar, however, it is found on the outside layer of the epiphysis. It grows and resorbs allowing for the remodelling of the bone. The epiphyseal line is the remains of the epiphyseal plate once it has stopped growing.
What is composed of cartilage cells within an extensive and relatively rigid matrix?
epiphyseal plate
This is a layer of hyaline cartilage that allows the diaphysis to grow in length?
The layer you are referring to is the epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate. It is found at the ends of long bones in children and adolescents, allowing the bone to lengthen as the cartilage cells multiply and are replaced by new bone tissue. Once growth is complete, the epiphyseal plate ossifies and becomes the epiphyseal line.
Child's epiphyseal plate made of hyaline cartilage?
yes you are correct! :)
Where are the dividing cartilage within the epiphyseal plate located?
Farthest from the shaft.
What structure allows bones to grow in thickness?
Bones grow in length by endochondral ossification. It begins with cartilage that acts like a model of the bone that will grow. The bone grows in length and diameter(appositional). the structure that allows this is the epiphyseal cartilage that seperates the epiphysis from the diaphysis. When the bone is fully grown this cartilage will become bone and simply the epiphyseal line.
Why epiphyseal closes early?
estrogen directly causes the epiphyseal plates to close, testosterone is converted to estradiol (estrogen) by aromatase, therefore testosterone causes the epiphyseal plates to close indirectly
How is the epiphysis forced farther from the shaft during the growth of a long bone?
The chondrocytes of the epiphyseal cartilage enlarge and divide, which increases the thickness of the cartilage. On the shaft side, the chondrocytes become ossified, and "chase" the expanding epiphyseal cartilage away from the shaft.
What tissue type is the epiphyseal plate composed?
Cartilage druing youth, then they fuse together after adolescence. Sources: I have an A in physiology:)
Where within the epiphyseal plate are the dividing cartilage cells located?
Farthest from the shaft.
