Define Appositional Growth

question 40

Multiple Choice

Define appositional growth.

• A)Appositional growth is a decrease in bone diameter due to the addition of bone matrix at the endosteum of the medullary cavity.
• B)Appositional growth is a decrease in bone diameter due to the pulling of the epiphyses by muscles during physical activity.
• C)Appositional growth is an increase in bone diameter due to the pulling of the epiphyses by muscles during physical activity.
• D)Appositional growth is a decrease in bone diameter due to the addition of bone matrix at the bone's outer surface.
• E)Appositional growth is an increase in bone diameter due to the addition of bone matrix at the bone's outer surface.

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