The vessels supplying blood to the inner (diaphyseal) surface of each epiphyseal plate, where bone is replacing cartilage, are called ________ vessels.

A) periosteal
B) epiphyseal
C) metaphyseal
D) endochondral
E) endosteal


metaphyseal

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