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What are the growth plate zones
Resting Zone: Only vascularized zone
Proliferative Zone: Columns of chondrocytes
Hypertrophic Zone: Spheroid chondrocytes. Swell
Mineralization Zone: Chondrocytes are at their final size and shape. Matrix mineralizes and chondrocytes apoptose