First of all, the epiphyseal line is not necessarily related to age.

If puberty develops too early, (such as precocious puberty) will also make the epiphysis close prematurely, which will affect the lifelong height.

Therefore, if the child's body undergoes the following changes, it is likely that the bone line begins to close.

1, stop growing taller.

When you find that the child's height has hardly changed for a whole year, or the height has not changed much or obviously, it may be that the epiphyseal line has begun to close.

2. Strong muscles

When you find that your child's body is getting fat, his legs are getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more stomachs, arms and thighs, then it may be that the epiphyseal line is beginning to close.

3. Sexual characteristics

When the boy/girl's sexual characteristics (such as prominent Adam's apple, girl's chest development, etc. ) are basically stable, there is no big change, it may be that the epiphyseal line began to close.

Note: premature closure of the epiphyseal line will affect the height!

In addition, height is also related to individual growth hormone secretion, bone age and cartilage regeneration ability.

If your bone line is not closed, please cherish the last chance to grow taller.