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