Epiphyseal Plate Zones

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Resting Zone

Inactive chondrocytes

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Zone of Proliferation

Mitosis + columns formed

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Zone of Maturation

Enlargement + rounder + spaced: cartilage matrix made

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Zone of Hypertrophy 

Enlargement + VEGF: cartilage matrix made 

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Zone of Degeneration

Chondrocytes degenerate + cartilage matrix calcifies + lacunae fuse to form marrow cavity: bone matrix made

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Zone of Ossification

Osteoblasts line cartilage + osteoclast create bone