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Title: As we grow, our long bones increase in diameter but the thickness of the compact Post by: tfoto on Feb 2, 2012 As we grow, our long bones increase in diameter but the thickness of the compact bone of the shaft remains relatively constant. Explain this phenomenon.
Title: Re: As we grow, our long bones increase in diameter but the thickness of the compact Post by: cduong on Feb 2, 2012 Growth in width, or thickness, occurs through appositional growth due to deposition of bone matrix by osteoblasts beneath the periosteum.
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