Skeletal System 9 Bone Growth + Remodeling

Question 1

Define Bone Growth Lengthwise:

Answer 1

Along the long axis of long bones

Function: Growth in length of limbs

occurs during infancy-puberty

Location: Epithesial Plate

Question 2

Define Bone Growth Widthwise:

Answer 2

Along the short axis the medullary cavity enlarges as the bone increases in diameter

Function: Bone width + density

Occurs throughout life

Location: In the Periosteum where Osteoblasts form new matrix on outer surface

In the Endosteum