As you grow what does your skeleton do?

As you grow, your skeleton undergoes several changes, primarily through a process called ossification, where cartilage is gradually replaced by bone. Growth plates, known as epiphyseal plates, at the ends of long bones allow for lengthening until they close in late adolescence, signaling the end of bone growth. Additionally, bones become denser and stronger as they adapt to support increased body weight and activity. Overall, your skeleton evolves to accommodate your growing body and changing needs.