Addition of new bone to a long bone occurs at the:

a. epiphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate
b. articular cartilage
c. diaphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate
d. periosteum
e. both c and d


Answer: c. diaphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate

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