The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is a layer of hyaline cartilage located between the epiphysis and diaphysis (shaft) of a long bone, allowing for bone lengthening.
The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is a layer of hyaline cartilage located between the epiphysis and diaphysis (shaft) of a long bone, allowing for bone lengthening.