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Growth Plates (Early Closure)
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A misconception that bone growth plates close much earlier than they do, leading to a perceived earlier cessation of height growth.
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What People Remember
People sometimes remember growth plates closing at a significantly younger age than is typically true, limiting vertical growth earlier.
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What's Actually True
Growth plates (epiphyseal plates) typically close between ages 14-16 for girls and 16-19 for boys, not in early childhood, allowing for growth through adolescence.
Tags
#bones#growth#adolescence#height#development
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