Citation
Epiphyseal Plate
TL;DR
Growth plates are specific zones where longitudinal growth occurs
Comprehensive overview of growth plate biology including meristem function in plants and epiphyseal plate function in animals. Documents closure timing, hormonal regulation, and structural mechanisms of longitudinal bone growth. Provides accessible reference for the parallel between plant meristems and animal growth plates.
Key Findings from contributors (2024)
- Growth plates are specific zones where longitudinal growth occurs
- Meristems in plants serve analogous function to epiphyseal plates in animals
- Closure is regulated by hormones and occurs at specific developmental stages