Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

1) Diaphysis - shaft of bone

2) Epiphysis - proximal and distal ends of the bone

3) Epiphyseal growth plate - found in metaphyses of a growing bone

4) Articular cartilage - composed of elastic cartilage to allow flexibility

5) Endosteum - lines the medullary cavity

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Rhys Lutz

9 December, 19:23

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

1) Diaphysis - shaft of bone

2) Epiphysis - proximal and distal ends of the bone

3) Epiphyseal growth plate - found in metaphyses of a growing bone

4) Articular cartilage - composed of elastic cartilage to allow flexibility

5) Endosteum - lines the medullary cavity

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Viviana Davenport · Answer 1

Answer: None of the above

Explanation: Diaphysis - which connects shaft of bone, Epiphysis - is located at the proximal and distal ends of the bone, Epiphyseal growth plate - found in metaphyses of a growing bone, Articular cartilage - this is composed of elastic cartilage which allows flexibility, Endosteum - this lines the inner medullary cavity.

All answers above are correctly matched to the actual and correct definitions or functions of what each and every one performes. This makes all options correct answers.