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the presence of which structure is a clear indication that the person has reached their adult height and has stopped growing? epiphyseal line secondary ossification center articular cartilage on the epiphyses epiphyseal cartilage i dont know yet
The epiphyseal line forms when the epiphyseal cartilage (growth plate) ossifies. Once this occurs, longitudinal bone growth stops and the person has reached their adult height. Secondary ossification centers are involved in bone development but not the indicator of end - of - growth. Articular cartilage on the epiphyses is for joint function and not related to growth cessation. Epiphyseal cartilage is the growth plate before it ossifies.
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