2009 Exam Question 31

[MichiganStudent93]

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31. Growth (increased length) of long bone originates in which region?

Answer says that it is the 'Epiphysis,' however, I went with 'Diaphysis.' Could someone clarify where I am going wrong?

 

[BYU4you]

Epiphysial plate is where bone growth occurs which I have read is really in the metaphysis but they went with epiphysis probably because it's at the end.

Diaphysis is where secondary growth occurs as in Girth and thickness of bone not the length