<P> The plate is found in children and adolescents ; in adults , who have stopped growing , the plate is replaced by an epiphyseal line . This replacement is known as epiphyseal closure or growth plate fusion . Complete fusion happens between ages 12 -- 16 for girls and 14 - 19 for boys . </P>
<P> The plate is found in children and adolescents ; in adults , who have stopped growing , the plate is replaced by an epiphyseal line . This replacement is known as epiphyseal closure or growth plate fusion . Complete fusion happens between ages 12 -- 16 for girls and 14 - 19 for boys . </P>
what is the functional significance of fusion of epiphyseal plates
what is the functional significance of fusion of epiphyseal plates
have stopped growing
have stopped growing