Childs long-bone growth plate made of hyaline cartilage?

The growth plate, also known as the epiphyseal plate, is a layer of cartilage in long bones that is responsible for their growth. In children, the growth plate is composed of hyaline cartilage, which is a smooth, translucent type of cartilage that is also found in other parts of the body, such as the nose and ear.

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