Where does the increase in the length of a long bone take place? At the : A. diaphysis ossifi cation centres B. epiphyseal plates C. cartilaginous plates D. medullary canal
Option B.Bone is deposited at the aspect of the plate this is distal to the epiphysis whilst bone is eliminated from the proximal facet. In this manner the diaph- ysis will increase in length (and is remodelled)
