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***'''Epiphyseal Growth Plate''': transverse disc of cartilate between the two ossification centers, allows longitudinal growth to continue to maturity, then closes

[[Image:Growth plate.jpg|right|thumb|100px|<small><center>Growth plate (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)</center></small>]]

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~~[[Image:Growth plate closer.jpg|right|thumb|100px|<small><center>Growth plate magnified(Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)</center></small>]]~~

***Cartilage of epiphyseal growth plate is divided into: (from right to left on the magnified image)

**** - Resting (reserve) zone

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