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| − | * | + | *The '''epiphyseal growth plate (EPG)''' allows the bone to continue to grow in length after birth. |
| | + | *The EPG is a region of continuous chondroblast differentiation and maturation. |
| | + | *The EPG is divided into five zones: |
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| | + | #'''Germinal Zone''' - |
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| | ===Width=== | | ===Width=== |