Scientists sometimes compare the periosteum of bones to the cambium layer of trees. Just as trees repair themselves and grow in harsh environments, so can your bones. The periosteum helps bone growth.

Growth plates are areas of cartilage found at the ends of long bones. They play a role in the bone growth of children and teens. An injury to a growth plate can affect the development of a bone. While ...

Chondrocytes play a crucial role in skeletal development. Many bones, such as those in the arms and legs, are formed through endochondral ossification, in which chondrocytes assemble to create a ...