Trauma to which site can result in a growth problem for children's long bones?
a. Matrix
b. Connective tissue
c. Calcified cartilage
d. Epiphyseal cartilage plate
ANS: D
The epiphyseal cartilage plate is the area of active growth. Bone injury at the epiphyseal plate can significantly affect subsequent growth and development. Trauma or infection can result in deformity. The matrix, connective tissue, and calcified cartilage are not areas of active growth. Trauma in these sites will not result in growth problems for the long bones.
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