Question

At what age does skeletal growth stop?

Answer 1

The average boy has his fastest rate of growth in height between ages 13 and 14, and stops growing between ages 17 and 18. Peak bone mass occurs 9 to 12 months after the peak rate in height growth. Early or late onset of puberty affects peak bone mass.

Answer 2

The average boy has his fastest rate of growth in height between ages 13 and 14, and stops growing between ages 17 and 18. Peak bone mass occurs 9 to 12 months after the peak rate in height growth. Early or late onset of puberty affects peak bone mass.