The long bones grow at a point of junction between the bone proper and an overlying layer of gristle or cartilage, known as the zone of ossification.
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.
It is upon this zone of ossification that the various growth influences appear to focus and concentrate their efforts, among them the internal secretions.
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.
Upon the zone of ossification must act the pituitary, and indirectly the thyroid, the interstitial cells, the thymus and the adrenals.
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.