Bone growth and remodeling

When the epiphyseal line is formed in limb bones, the individual has reached

Adult Stature

During childhood, bones growth in diameter by

Appositional Growth

Osteoblasts _____ bone tissues, while osteoclasts _____ bone tissues.

Build up, break down

Bone growth and remodeling ends in men at age 25

False

During expansion of limb bones, the epiphyseal plate shrinks, pulling the epiphysis towards the diaphysis.

False

Bones widen through expansion of osteons in compact bone, close to the periosteum.

True

The coating around bones that contains stems cells for osteoblasts and chondroblasts is called the

Periosteum

Osteons are formed through the creation of a cavity that contains blood vessels and an internal coating of endosteum.

True

Bones grow in width via osteoclast activity at both the periosteum and endosteum.

True

Bones grow in length via osteoclast activity at both the periosteum and endosteum in order to

maintain shape and articulation