PHTY304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Motor Learning, Proprioception, Active Child
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This bone growth happens in two ways - by growing lengthwise and width wise. The bone grows lengthwise in an area at the ends of the bones called the epiphyseal plate or growth plate, in the region known as the metaphysis. The width wise growth occurs on the surface of the bone. Growing bone has inherent areas of weakness due to the growth process. In fact, children"s tendons and ligaments are relatively stronger than the growth plate; therefore, with severe trauma the growth plate will give way before the ligament. The chronic recurring stresses are often termed overuse syndromes, but also include stress fractures which can lead to changes that affect the joints, causing early arthritic changes. The epiphysis is at the end of the bone, beyond the epiphyseal plate. Both regions are very vulnerable to injury (once again, macro-trauma or micro-trauma).
