Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 5 - The Skeletal System - Review Questions - Page 206: 43

Answer

Bone X-rays can be used to check the status of the growth of epiphyseal plates to check if a person has reached his or her final height.

Work Step by Step

Epiphyseal plates are a group of cartilaginous tissue that is active during growth years. When the growth stops and an individual reaches his final height, their epiphyseal plates become calcified.
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