Question

question 5
what is the site of longitudinal growth in long bones?
a sharpeys fibers
b epiphyseal plate
c epiphysis
d medullary cavity
e endosteum

Explanation:

• Sharpey's fibers connect periosteum to bone matrix.
• Epiphyseal plate (growth plate) is where longitudinal growth occurs in long bones as chondrocytes divide and ossification takes place.
• Epiphysis is the end part of long bone.
• Medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shaft.
• Endosteum is a membrane lining the medullary cavity.

Answer:

B. epiphyseal plate