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Bone replaces cartilage here in the same way as it does in the primary centers. However, cartilage remains in two places: (1) on the articular surfaces of joints, and (2) as a transverse epiphyseal plate between the epiphyses and diaphysis. After adult stature is reached, the epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone.
Collagen and Cartilage. Cartilage is a rather firm rubber material that covers the extremities of bones in normal joints. The primary function of cartilage is to reduce joint friction and, since cartilage can change shape when compressed, serve as a shock absorber for the bones.