Chapter 6, Problem 27CP

Summary Introduction

To review:

The importance of engaging in weight-lifting exercises prior to the closing of the epiphyseal plates.

Introduction:

The epiphyseal plate refers to the cartilaginous hyaline plate present in the metaphysis at each section of the long bone. When experiencing high stress, bone tissue gets stronger by the elevated accumulation of mineral salts and by the generation of the collagen fibers through osteoblasts.