chapter 6 growth in length of long bones

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proliferation zone

cartilage cells undergo mitosis

appositional growth

increase in bone thickness

calcification zone

matrix calcifies; cartilage cells die; matrix begins deteriorating; blood vessels invade cavity

ossification zone

new bone formation is occurring

hypertrophic zone

older cartilage cells enlarge

bone matrix

rigid framework of bone that consists of tough protein fibers and mineral crystals

resting zone

side of epiphyseal plate facing epiphysis; cartilage cells exhibit little to no mitosis


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