In which histological location is interstitial growth most prominent during skeletal development?
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Correct answer: The epiphyseal plates of developing long bones
Interstitial growth at the epiphyseal plate is the primary mechanism for the longitudinal growth of long bones. Chondrocytes divide rapidly in the zone of proliferation to extend the length of the cartilage model.
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