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Medical Conditions - Growth Plates

Growth plates are cartilaginous zones present at the end of each long bone in children and teens. It helps determine the shape and length of the mature bone. Each long bone consists of two growth plates, the epiphysis, and the diaphysis. It is a weak structure and is more prone to fractures.

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