The Epiphyseal Plate of a Growing Bone is Actually a Temporary

Question

The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a ________.
A) synchondrosis
B) synostosis
C) syndesmosis
D) symphysis
E) suture

Accepted Answer

The epiphyseal plate is a type of cartilaginous joint known as a synchondrosis, which is a joint where the bones are joined by hyaline cartilage, allowing for bone growth.