How does the territorial matrix differ from the interterritorial matrix during interstitial growth?
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Correct answer: Territorial matrix is newer, richer in GAGs, and stains more intensely.
The territorial matrix immediately surrounds the lacunae of isogenous groups. It is high in chondroitin sulfate and low in collagen compared to the interterritorial matrix, leading to its characteristic deep basophilia.
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